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Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
January 18, 2018
Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany
Angela Merkel has defied many forecasts of her looming political demise in 12 years as German chancellor. And nearly four…
China is a disruptive force, US Pacific military chief says
January 18, 2018
China is a disruptive force, US Pacific military chief says
The head of the US military’s Pacific command called China a disruptive power in the Indo-Pacific region on Thursday and…
Hong Kong pro-independence protest leader appears in court for ‘rioting’
January 18, 2018
Hong Kong pro-independence protest leader appears in court for ‘rioting’
A young protest leader calling for Hong Kong’s independence from China appeared in court on the rare charge of rioting…
Grandparents shocked by reports of 13 starved grandchildren
January 18, 2018
Grandparents shocked by reports of 13 starved grandchildren
The grandparents of 13 starved and tortured children say their son’s family looked happy and healthy when they last visited…
Is it news? Ansari story triggers media ethics debate
January 18, 2018
Is it news? Ansari story triggers media ethics debate
What makes a private sexual encounter newsworthy? A little-known website raised that very question after publishing an unidentified woman’s vivid…
Farage backs off second Brexit referendum talk as EU says UK still welcome
January 18, 2018
Farage backs off second Brexit referendum talk as EU says UK still welcome
Leading British anti-EU campaigner Nigel Farage rowed back on Wednesday from remarks favoring a second referendum on Brexit, a week…
Haitians face hurdles after protected status renewal delays
January 18, 2018
Haitians face hurdles after protected status renewal delays
Thousands of Haitian immigrants living in the US legally will face employment and travel hurdles because President Donald Trump’s administration…
Australia and Japan committed to signing Asia Pacific trade pact by March, Turnbull says
January 18, 2018
Australia and Japan committed to signing Asia Pacific trade pact by March, Turnbull says
Australia and Japan are committed to signing an Asia Pacific trade deal by March with countries in the region ready…
Africa divided over US President Donald Trump’s first year in office
January 17, 2018
Africa divided over US President Donald Trump’s first year in office
In his first year in office, US President Donald Trump has not made many friends in Africa. People across the…
Juncker says he would like Britain rejoin EU after Brexit
January 17, 2018
Juncker says he would like Britain rejoin EU after Brexit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday that he hoped Britain would rejoin the European Union after it has…