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Ethiopia bans protests, publications that incite violence during emergency rule
February 17, 2018
Ethiopia bans protests, publications that incite violence during emergency rule
Ethiopia’s state of emergency imposed on Friday includes a ban on protests and publications that incite violence, Defense Minister Siraj…
Kosovo celebrates 10 years since splitting from Serbia
February 17, 2018
Kosovo celebrates 10 years since splitting from Serbia
Kosovo on Saturday celebrates 10 years since it declared independence, a moment of pride for its ethnic Albanian majority, although…
Anger bubbles over at funerals for Florida shooting victims
February 17, 2018
Anger bubbles over at funerals for Florida shooting victims
As families began burying their dead, authorities questioned whether they could have prevented the attack on a South Florida high…
MSC chief Ischinger warns of high global danger of war
February 16, 2018
MSC chief Ischinger warns of high global danger of war
Munich Security Conference chairman Wolfgang Ischinger has warned urgently of the growing security threats facing the world. He told DW…
US, Turkey agrees to normalize relations, Turkish Foreign Minister says
February 16, 2018
US, Turkey agrees to normalize relations, Turkish Foreign Minister says
Turkey and the United States have decided to “establish mechanisms” to normalize relations between them, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu…
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation after deadly Florida school shooting
February 16, 2018
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation after deadly Florida school shooting
In a short statement, President Trump spoke of the need for healing and fighting mental health problems but did not…
Oxfam sex abuse: South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns away from organization
February 16, 2018
Oxfam sex abuse: South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns away from organization
In the wake of allegations of sexual abuse, Oxfam has lost another of its ambassadors as Desmond Tutu spoke of…
Ethiopia’s prime minister resigns to smooth path for political reform
February 15, 2018
Ethiopia’s prime minister resigns to smooth path for political reform
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn suddenly resigned on Thursday in what he described as a bid to smooth reforms, following…
South African President Jacob Zuma resigns ‘with immediate effect’
February 15, 2018
South African President Jacob Zuma resigns ‘with immediate effect’
South African President Jacob Zuma has said he was “compelled to resign” as a result of the vote of no-confidence…
Florida school shooting leaves 17 dead
February 15, 2018
Florida school shooting leaves 17 dead
A former student opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at a Florida high school Wednesday, killing at least 17 people…