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Trump has shifted away from complete Muslim ban: Pence
October 7, 2016
Trump has shifted away from complete Muslim ban: Pence
Donald Trump has backed away from a total ban on Muslims entering the United States, vice presidential running mate Mike…
Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 7, 2016
Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to end a 52-year-old…
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
October 7, 2016
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
With Barack Obama's presidency coming to a close and US policy for Syria at an impasse, Vladimir Putin's Russia has…
In Duterte’s war on drugs, local residents help draw up hit lists
October 7, 2016
In Duterte’s war on drugs, local residents help draw up hit lists
There are two versions of how Manila pedicab driver Neptali Celestino died. According to Philippines police, he shot at plainclothes officers…
Theresa May pitches Brexit ‘quiet revolution’ to turn Britain’s course
October 7, 2016
Theresa May pitches Brexit ‘quiet revolution’ to turn Britain’s course
For Prime Minister Theresa May, Britain's vote to leave the European Union is a demand for the biggest change in…
Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as Haiti death toll rises
October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as Haiti death toll rises
Matthew, the first major hurricane threatening a direct hit on the United States in more than 10 years, lashed Florida…
Somali Islamist militants kill six in Kenya attack
October 6, 2016
Somali Islamist militants kill six in Kenya attack
Islamist militants from the Somali group al Shabaab killed six people in an attack in northeast Kenya on Thursday, the…
UK banks target eurosceptic ministers as ‘hard Brexit’ fears grow
October 5, 2016
UK banks target eurosceptic ministers as ‘hard Brexit’ fears grow
As Britain's banks brace for a "hard Brexit" that could sever their links with the EU market, they are changing…
South African watchdog to quiz Zuma in Gupta inquiry: newspaper reports
October 5, 2016
South African watchdog to quiz Zuma in Gupta inquiry: newspaper reports
South Africa's public protector will question President Jacob Zuma this week over allegations he was influenced by the wealthy Gupta…
Philippine president would face obstacles in cutting US arms reliance
October 5, 2016
Philippine president would face obstacles in cutting US arms reliance
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte would face major obstacles to following through on his threat to reduce purchases of U.S. weapons…