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German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
February 7, 2018
German parties reach coalition deal in principle: sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed ‘in principle’ on Wednesday on a coalition deal, sources involved…
Pence says US to announce new, tough sanctions on North Korea
February 7, 2018
Pence says US to announce new, tough sanctions on North Korea
US Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday that Washington would soon announce new, tough sanctions to persuade North Korea…
Justin Trudeau criticized after telling woman to say ‘peoplekind’ rather than ‘mankind’
February 7, 2018
Justin Trudeau criticized after telling woman to say ‘peoplekind’ rather than ‘mankind’
Justin Trudeau has told a woman at a university event in Edmonton to say “peoplekind” rather than “mankind.” Conservative commentators…
Taiwan quake kills 4, tilts buildings; over 140 missing
February 7, 2018
Taiwan quake kills 4, tilts buildings; over 140 missing
Rescuers were working Wednesday to reach five people trapped and more than 140 people unaccounted for in several buildings damaged…
Sister of North Korean leader to come to South for Olympics
February 7, 2018
Sister of North Korean leader to come to South for Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, an increasingly prominent figure in the country’s leadership herself, will be part of…
Amsterdam court to rule on whether Brits retain EU citizenship
February 7, 2018
Amsterdam court to rule on whether Brits retain EU citizenship
What exactly defines EU citizenship after Brexit is about to be decided by an Amsterdam court. Five British plaintiffs who…
EU throws open door to Balkans with 2025 target for membership
February 6, 2018
EU throws open door to Balkans with 2025 target for membership
The European Union sought on Tuesday to reinvigorate the membership ambitions of six Balkan states and reclaim the region as…
Uganda investigates allegations of refugee aid fraud
February 6, 2018
Uganda investigates allegations of refugee aid fraud
Uganda is investigating allegations that its officials defrauded donors by inflating refugee numbers and diverting food aid, the prime minister’s…
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
February 6, 2018
Merkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was ready to make painful compromises to clinch a coalition deal with the Social…
Pence heads to Olympics with stern message for North Korea
February 6, 2018
Pence heads to Olympics with stern message for North Korea
US Vice President Mike Pence was en route to Asia on Tuesday on a trip that takes him to the…