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2018: The year of Brexit decisions
January 2, 2018
2018: The year of Brexit decisions
This year will decide Britain’s future. Will there be a transition period after Brexit? What will the UK’s economic relationship…
California rolls its own recreational pot sales out for 2018
January 2, 2018
California rolls its own recreational pot sales out for 2018
From a pot shop in Santa Cruz that hung a banner proclaiming “Prohibition is Over!” to one in San Diego…
Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown
January 2, 2018
Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown
A new German law named NetzDG that will force social media sites to delete offensive content has come into effect…
Mexico: Latest murder highlights blurred lines in journalism
January 1, 2018
Mexico: Latest murder highlights blurred lines in journalism
For some, Gumaro Perez was an experienced reporter who got on well with locals and earned the nickname “the red…
Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
January 1, 2018
Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced the push for formal charges against Yucel as he said Germany and Turkey were…
Congolese forces kill at least seven during anti-government protests: UN
January 1, 2018
Congolese forces kill at least seven during anti-government protests: UN
Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday during protests against President Joseph…
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
January 1, 2018
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
People around the world are welcoming 2018 with fireworks displays, partying and an array of local traditions. One of the…
Media group: 81 reporters died, threats soared in 2017
January 1, 2018
Media group: 81 reporters died, threats soared in 2017
At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed,…
Kim Jong Un: North Korea has completed nuclear program, US will never attack
January 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un: North Korea has completed nuclear program, US will never attack
North Korea made significant strides in the development of its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs in 2017. In a…
Plane crashes in Costa Rica, killing 10 foreign tourists, 12 total
January 1, 2018
Plane crashes in Costa Rica, killing 10 foreign tourists, 12 total
The plane carrying 12 people reportedly “collided with a mountain” in Costa Rica shortly after takeoff. All of the passengers…