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Erica Garner dies; fought police brutality after dad’s death
December 31, 2017
Erica Garner dies; fought police brutality after dad’s death
The daughter of key Black Lives Matter figure Eric Garner died Saturday after a weeklong hospital stay following a heart…
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
December 30, 2017
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for “pragmatic cooperation” in his New Year wishes to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin…
EU asylum applications drop off drastically in 2017
December 30, 2017
EU asylum applications drop off drastically in 2017
The European Union saw 50 percent fewer new asylum requests this year compared to last year, according to the latest…
Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
December 30, 2017
Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
A preschooler toying with the burners on his mother’s stove accidentally sparked New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, an…
China recovers $112 million in misused poverty relief funds – Xinhua
December 30, 2017
China recovers $112 million in misused poverty relief funds – Xinhua
Chinese authorities have recouped 730 million yuan ($112.20 million) in misappropriated funds as part of an investigation into the country’s…
Spanish PM calls for Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17
December 29, 2017
Spanish PM calls for Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for a Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17, the first step in…
Court rules ‘Bookkeeper of Auschwitz’, 96, must go to jail
December 29, 2017
Court rules ‘Bookkeeper of Auschwitz’, 96, must go to jail
Germany’s constitutional court has ruled that a 96-year-old German must go to jail over his role in mass murders committed…
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…