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Dutch plan tougher asylum policy as migrants flock to Europe
August 30, 2015
Dutch plan tougher asylum policy as migrants flock to Europe
As Europe grapples with its biggest wave of migration since World War Two, the Netherlands is about to toughen its…
Thai police hunt more suspects after Bangkok bomb arrest
August 30, 2015
Thai police hunt more suspects after Bangkok bomb arrest
Police probing Thailand's deadliest bombing widened their search for more suspects on Sunday after a foreigner was arrested and stacks…
German media and celebs rally for refugees after ugly protests
August 30, 2015
German media and celebs rally for refugees after ugly protests
Germany may have witnessed violent anti-refugee protests this week -- but the message from the country's media and celebrities is…
Pressure mounts on Malaysian PM as protests spill into second day
August 30, 2015
Pressure mounts on Malaysian PM as protests spill into second day
Thousands gathered for a second day of protests on Sunday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak over…
UN brands Dutch ‘Black Pete’ a ‘vestige of slavery’
August 29, 2015
UN brands Dutch ‘Black Pete’ a ‘vestige of slavery’
The United Nations has called a Dutch character with a black face who appears every Christmas a "vestige of slavery"…
North Korea agrees to talks with South on family reunions
August 29, 2015
North Korea agrees to talks with South on family reunions
North Korea has agreed to Red Cross talks with South Korea to discuss reunions of families separated during the 1950-53…
Thai police arrest foreign man over Bangkok bombing
August 29, 2015
Thai police arrest foreign man over Bangkok bombing
Police hunting for the perpetrators of Thailand's deadliest bombing arrested a foreign man on Saturday they said fitted the description…
Albright: Why Modi visit crucial for US, India, world
August 29, 2015
Albright: Why Modi visit crucial for US, India, world
Editor's note: Madeleine Albright served as US secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. She is chair of the Albright…
Nigeria says uncovers Boko Haram spy ring at Abuja airport
August 29, 2015
Nigeria says uncovers Boko Haram spy ring at Abuja airport
Nigeria has uncovered a spy cell run by militant Islamist group Boko Haram at the international airport in the capital…
Thousands join rally to pile pressure on Malaysia’s PM
August 29, 2015
Thousands join rally to pile pressure on Malaysia’s PM
Thousands of protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for a rally to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib…