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China pledges easier tourist access to Tibet
January 11, 2019
China pledges easier tourist access to Tibet
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese government in Tibet said it will boost numbers and cut waiting times for foreign tourists…
Police seek Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in rape case
January 11, 2019
Police seek Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in rape case
Cristiano Ronaldo is being asked by police to provide a DNA sample in an investigation of a Nevada woman’s allegation…
North Korea a ‘prison’, no sign of better rights: UN
January 11, 2019
North Korea a ‘prison’, no sign of better rights: UN
SEOUL (Reuters) – Despite more than a year of international engagement and promises of economic reform by North Korea’s leaders,…
Jeff Bezos divorce: $136bn, Amazon in the middle
January 11, 2019
Jeff Bezos divorce: $136bn, Amazon in the middle
The announcement by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest man, and his wife that they will divorce has captivated…
30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in Nigeria: UN
January 10, 2019
30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in Nigeria: UN
Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in northeast Nigeria after an increase in violence in the Boko…
Bangladesh police, garment workers clash in protests
January 9, 2019
Bangladesh police, garment workers clash in protests
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh police fired tear gas and swung batons as thousands of garment workers demonstrated for…
Setbacks for May as MPs debate Brexit deal before historic vote
January 9, 2019
Setbacks for May as MPs debate Brexit deal before historic vote
British MPs on Wednesday begin five days of debate ahead of a historic delayed vote on Prime Minister Theresa…
China allows 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs to leave Xinjiang
January 9, 2019
China allows 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs to leave Xinjiang
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — China is allowing more than 2,000 ethnic Kazakhs to abandon their Chinese citizenship and leave the…
S. Korean Olympic champion accuses coach of sex assault
January 9, 2019
S. Korean Olympic champion accuses coach of sex assault
South Korea’s double Olympic short track gold medalist Shim Suk-hee has accused her former coach — already convicted and…
Japan court rejects Ghosn release bid
January 9, 2019
Japan court rejects Ghosn release bid
A Japanese court on Wednesday rejected a bid by former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to end his detention over…