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Merkel still in charge of her future amid impasse in Germany

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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