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China naval chief says minor incident could spark war in South China Sea
October 30, 2015
China naval chief says minor incident could spark war in South China Sea
China's naval commander told his US counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea if…
Turkish opposition newspapers blocked after TV raids
October 29, 2015
Turkish opposition newspapers blocked after TV raids
Two Turkish newspapers critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to appear on Thursday, a day after riot police stormed…
Britain’s long-awaited Iraq inquiry to be published in June or July 2016
October 29, 2015
Britain’s long-awaited Iraq inquiry to be published in June or July 2016
The chairman of a British public inquiry into the Iraq War that has been running for seven years said on…
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins Sakharov humans rights prize
October 29, 2015
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins Sakharov humans rights prize
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for insulting Islam, was awarded…
China adopts two-child policy
October 29, 2015
China adopts two-child policy
China will ease family planning restrictions to allow all couples to have two children after decades of the strict one-child…
Australia plans Chinese naval exercises despite US warship sail-by
October 29, 2015
Australia plans Chinese naval exercises despite US warship sail-by
Australia said Thursday it would continue scheduled live-fire naval exercises with China, even after close ally the United States sent…
India’s Modi pitches ‘partnership of prosperity’ to Africa
October 29, 2015
India’s Modi pitches ‘partnership of prosperity’ to Africa
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned on the charm for African leaders on Thursday, promising $10 billion in credit to…
Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model
October 28, 2015
Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday launched his most open defense to date of Britain remaining in the European…
India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners
October 28, 2015
India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners
India's government said Wednesday it plans to ban surrogate services for foreigners wanting babies, a move likely to hit hard…
Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections
October 28, 2015
Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections
Zanzibar's electoral commission on Wednesday annulled elections on the semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago citing "violations of electoral law". Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC)…