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China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
January 25, 2019
China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Chinese authorities are holding an Australian writer, who used to be a Chinese citizen, on suspicion of…
Venezuela military backs Maduro, standoff hardens with US
January 25, 2019
Venezuela military backs Maduro, standoff hardens with US
Venezuela’s powerful military threw its weight behind President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday as the US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido pressed…
Congo poised to inaugurate new president from opposition
January 24, 2019
Congo poised to inaugurate new president from opposition
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Thursday was poised to inaugurate an opposition leader as its unexpected new president in…
Trump delays State of the Union Address until shutdown ends
January 24, 2019
Trump delays State of the Union Address until shutdown ends
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said in a late night Tweet on Wednesday that he would delay a…
South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
January 24, 2019
South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
Temperatures in southern Australia topped 49 degrees on Thursday, shattering previous records as sizzling citizens received free beer and heat-stressed…
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
January 24, 2019
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
The head of Venezuela’s opposition-led legislature proclaimed himself “acting president” on Wednesday in a bid to oust leftist leader Nicolas…
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
January 23, 2019
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After stripping Malaysia’s royal families of some of their powers during his 22-year stint as…
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
January 23, 2019
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
Once a year Parkes, a sleepy mining town in rural Australia, explodes into color and song — a veritable…
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
January 23, 2019
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
The White House on Tuesday said high-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, quickly rebutting media reports that…
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
January 23, 2019
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
Rescuers searched Wednesday for a missing plane carrying Cardiff City’s record new signing Emiliano Sala, as it emerged the…