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Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan
November 23, 2017
Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan
Twenty-seven people were killed when rebels attacked government forces in South Sudan, a local government official said on Thursday. Three…
Mugabe granted immunity: sources
November 23, 2017
Mugabe granted immunity: sources
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution and assured that his safety would be protected in his…
Germany crisis: Merkel ally urges Social Democrats to consider ‘grand coalition’
November 23, 2017
Germany crisis: Merkel ally urges Social Democrats to consider ‘grand coalition’
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) should reconsider their opposition to joining a new “grand coalition” with Angela Merkel’s conservatives because Europe…
Mexico’s murder rate rises to 20,000 in ten months; worst in 20 years
November 23, 2017
Mexico’s murder rate rises to 20,000 in ten months; worst in 20 years
A human rights ombudsman, a media executive and two men in a bitter union dispute are just the latest victims…
Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network
November 23, 2017
Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network
In a tiny bathroom, Marilu Ramirez prepares for her segment in a production studio by brushing her long black hair…
Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities
November 23, 2017
Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities
Papua New Guinea authorities on Thursday removed dozens of asylum seekers and ratcheted up pressure on more than 300 others…
Facebook to show users if they ‘liked’ alleged Russian propaganda
November 23, 2017
Facebook to show users if they ‘liked’ alleged Russian propaganda
The social media giant Facebook is working on a tool to let users know if they ‘liked’ any of the…
US: Myanmar violence is ‘ethnic cleansing’
November 22, 2017
US: Myanmar violence is ‘ethnic cleansing’
The United States is declaring that the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar constitutes “ethnic cleansing.” Secretary of State Rex…
UK slashes economic growth forecasts for next five years, higher deficit
November 22, 2017
UK slashes economic growth forecasts for next five years, higher deficit
Britain has cut its official forecasts for economic growth, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday as he delivered a…
Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to life in prison
November 22, 2017
Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to life in prison
UN war crimes judges have found former Bosnian Serbian general Ratko Mladic guilty of crimes against humanity and genocide during…