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‘We don’t need their prize’: Myanmar defiant as Amnesty pulls Suu Kyi award
November 13, 2018
‘We don’t need their prize’: Myanmar defiant as Amnesty pulls Suu Kyi award
Myanmar authorities and citizens leapt to the defense of Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday after Amnesty International stripped her…
Deadliest fire in California history kills 42 people
November 13, 2018
Deadliest fire in California history kills 42 people
The death toll from a huge blaze in northern California rose to 42 on Monday, making it the deadliest…
Australia charges woman in strawberry needle case
November 12, 2018
Australia charges woman in strawberry needle case
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian court on Monday ordered a 50-year-old farm supervisor charged in a strawberry needle contamination case…
Ebola outbreak worst in history of Democratic Republic of Congo
November 12, 2018
Ebola outbreak worst in history of Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the worst Ebola outbreak in the country’s history, according to officials. More…
Democrats seek ways to protect Mueller probe from Whitaker
November 12, 2018
Democrats seek ways to protect Mueller probe from Whitaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stepping up Democratic efforts to shield the Russia investigation, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would…
Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees, but UN warns against rushing
November 12, 2018
Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees, but UN warns against rushing
YANGON/COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – Myanmar officials said on Sunday the country was ready to receive more than 2,000 Rohingya…
California wildfire toll matches deadliest ever with 29 victims
November 12, 2018
California wildfire toll matches deadliest ever with 29 victims
The number of dead in a wildfire raging in California has reached 29, matching the deadliest in the state’s…
‘Ababis’ and ‘Star Wnrs’: Knockoffs thrive in China e-commerce
November 11, 2018
‘Ababis’ and ‘Star Wnrs’: Knockoffs thrive in China e-commerce
Sneakers on a popular Chinese e-commerce platform look like Adidas, but are branded “Ababis”. Underwear resembling Calvin Klein are…
Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris
November 11, 2018
Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris
French police stopped two topless protesters who approached the motorcade of US President Donald Trump as he made his…
Trump dubs California bar shooter ‘sick puppy’ as community grieves
November 11, 2018
Trump dubs California bar shooter ‘sick puppy’ as community grieves
US President Donald Trump said on Friday the gunman who killed 12 people in a crowded South California bar…