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N. Korea convenes top-level meeting over ‘tense situation’: KCNA
April 10, 2019
N. Korea convenes top-level meeting over ‘tense situation’: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a full meeting Wednesday of a top committee of the ruling Workers’ Party…
Scientists set to reveal first true image of black hole
April 10, 2019
Scientists set to reveal first true image of black hole
The world is finally about to see a black hole — not an artist’s impression or a computer-generated likeness, but…
Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist’s surrender
April 9, 2019
Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist’s surrender
(Reuters) – A US congressman from Louisiana has urged anyone responsible for burning down three predominantly black churches in the…
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
April 9, 2019
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi shop owner Ram Shankar Rai spends at least two hours a day going through…
Ghosn accuses Nissan executives of ‘backstabbing’ plot
April 9, 2019
Ghosn accuses Nissan executives of ‘backstabbing’ plot
Carlos Ghosn has accused “backstabbing” Nissan executives of a “conspiracy” to have him arrested over fears he planned to merge…
Pearls of wisdom: Japan’s cultured farms still glisten
April 9, 2019
Pearls of wisdom: Japan’s cultured farms still glisten
In Japan’s picturesque Ago Bay, a couple sits in a little hut picking out oysters from a net, cleaning them…
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
April 9, 2019
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico to wait out…
Britain’s May seeks Brexit delay from Merkel, Macron
April 9, 2019
Britain’s May seeks Brexit delay from Merkel, Macron
British Prime Minister Theresa May meets the leaders of Germany and France on Tuesday in a last-gasp bid to keep…
French MPs approve digital tax, defying US ire
April 9, 2019
French MPs approve digital tax, defying US ire
French lawmakers on Monday approved a new tax on digital giants such as Facebook and Apple that has angered the…
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
April 8, 2019
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent to toughen immigration…