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China says Nobel laureate cremated and his wife is ‘free’
July 15, 2017
China says Nobel laureate cremated and his wife is ‘free’
Deceased Chinese Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo was cremated on Saturday and his wife is “free,” a government official…
A dozen killed, over 40 wounded in Cameroon suicide bomb attack
July 14, 2017
A dozen killed, over 40 wounded in Cameroon suicide bomb attack
Two suicide bombers killed at least 12 people and wounded over 40 others in a small town in northern Cameroon…
UK police appeal for information after spate of acid attacks
July 14, 2017
UK police appeal for information after spate of acid attacks
Five linked acid attacks in quick succession by men on mopeds in London left several people injured, British police said…
Trump arrives for Bastille Day celebration
July 14, 2017
Trump arrives for Bastille Day celebration
President Donald Trump has arrived in central Paris to participate in Bastille Day celebrations. Trump and first lady Melania Trump…
South Sudan President Kiir sacks judges over strike
July 13, 2017
South Sudan President Kiir sacks judges over strike
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked several judges who had been on strike over poor pay and living conditions…
Fight over push for Trump impeachment divides House Democrats
July 13, 2017
Fight over push for Trump impeachment divides House Democrats
The Democratic divide over whether it’s time to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump took center stage at Tuesday…
Italy uses imams in prisons to deter extremism among inmates
July 12, 2017
Italy uses imams in prisons to deter extremism among inmates
Italy’s plan to reduce the risk of a jihadi-inspired attack is pinned in small part on El Hacmi Mimoun, an…
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
July 12, 2017
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
An Iranian cancer researcher was detained at Boston’s Logan International Airport and put on a return flight, according to US Customs…
Europe’s top court upholds Belgian niqab ban
July 12, 2017
Europe’s top court upholds Belgian niqab ban
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled unanimously on Tuesday that Belgium’s ban on the wearing of the full-face…
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
July 12, 2017
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has announced an agreement with Qatar targeting the financing of extremist groups. Tillerson, who is…