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France’s Macron enjoys popularity rise, faces new challenges
December 29, 2017
France’s Macron enjoys popularity rise, faces new challenges
As French President Emmanuel Macron looks ahead to 2018, he finds himself back up in the polls and poised to…
Russia calls worsening ties with US a major disappointment
December 29, 2017
Russia calls worsening ties with US a major disappointment
The spokesman for President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin views deteriorating relations with the United States as a major disappointment…
Former football star George Weah wins Liberian presidential election
December 29, 2017
Former football star George Weah wins Liberian presidential election
International footballer George Weah has won Liberia’s presidential run-off election. The landmark election marks the first democratic transfer of power…
Fire in India’s financial capital kills at least 12
December 29, 2017
Fire in India’s financial capital kills at least 12
At least 12 people died and three were critically injured in a late night fire at a multi-story building in…
China: US should curb demand for opioids, not blame China
December 28, 2017
China: US should curb demand for opioids, not blame China
The United States should look within to cut down demand for opioids which are fueling its deadly drug crisis rather…
Russia says Tokyo’s deployment of US missiles a blow to relations
December 28, 2017
Russia says Tokyo’s deployment of US missiles a blow to relations
A decision by Japan to deploy a US missile defense system will damage Moscow’s relations with Tokyo and is a…
UN rights investigator calls for pressure on China, Russia over Myanmar abuses
December 28, 2017
UN rights investigator calls for pressure on China, Russia over Myanmar abuses
The United Nations’ independent investigator into human rights in Myanmar has called for international pressure on China and Russia to…
Ethiopians deported en masse by Saudi Arabia allege abuses
December 28, 2017
Ethiopians deported en masse by Saudi Arabia allege abuses
Undocumented Ethiopian migrants who are being forcibly deported from Saudi Arabia by the thousands in a new crackdown say they…
Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability
December 28, 2017
Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability
China’s frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, adding that the island’s forces…
China’s crackdown on Uighurs spreads to even mild critics
December 28, 2017
China’s crackdown on Uighurs spreads to even mild critics
Zhang Haitao was a rare voice in China, a member of the ethnic Han majority who for years had criticized…