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Putin says St Petersburg supermarket bombing was an act of terrorism
December 28, 2017
Putin says St Petersburg supermarket bombing was an act of terrorism
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that a blast that ripped through a St Petersburg supermarket the previous day…
Trump’s Clinton tweets cut against Comey firing explanation
December 28, 2017
Trump’s Clinton tweets cut against Comey firing explanation
When President Donald Trump fired James Comey in May, he said he was acting on the recommendation of Justice Department…
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels begin landmark prisoner swap
December 27, 2017
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels begin landmark prisoner swap
The swap comes after a recommitment to a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, where over 10,000 people have been killed. A…
Zimbabwe’s new leader appoints ex-military commander as VP
December 27, 2017
Zimbabwe’s new leader appoints ex-military commander as VP
Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed the country’s former military commander as one of his two vice presidents, state-run…
German authorities target Islamist women’s network
December 27, 2017
German authorities target Islamist women’s network
Germany’s domestic security agency has identified a terror network made up of Islamist women. Female extremists are becoming increasingly common,…
New US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab members
December 27, 2017
New US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab members
The US military says it has killed 13 members of the al-Shabab extremist group with a new airstrike in southern…
Spanish government begins withdrawal of thousands of police from Catalonia
December 27, 2017
Spanish government begins withdrawal of thousands of police from Catalonia
Spain has announced it will begin to pull out police reinforcements sent to Catalonia ahead of the region’s contested October…
Netherlands: Four arrested over suspected ‘terrorism’ activities
December 27, 2017
Netherlands: Four arrested over suspected ‘terrorism’ activities
Rotterdam police said they were taking no chances despite a lack of “concrete information” suggesting a terror attack. Searches of…
Myanmar court remands Reuters journalists for 2 more weeks
December 27, 2017
Myanmar court remands Reuters journalists for 2 more weeks
Two Reuters journalists were remanded in custody for another fortnight by a Myanmar court on Wednesday, following their first public…
Macron’s firm migrant policy in France tarnishes human touch
December 26, 2017
Macron’s firm migrant policy in France tarnishes human touch
It’s getting colder and colder, the clock is ticking and regional authorities are scrambling to meet President Emmanuel Macron’s deadline:…