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Chernobyl is symbol of shaky EU-Ukraine ties
April 28, 2016
Chernobyl is symbol of shaky EU-Ukraine ties
Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant blew up exactly 30 years ago. Since April 26, 1986, European peers have poured millions…
Don’t pressure Britain before EU vote, German foreign minister warns
April 28, 2016
Don’t pressure Britain before EU vote, German foreign minister warns
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cautioned on Thursday against piling pressure on Britain in the run-up to the country's referendum…
China passes law tightening controls on foreign nonprofits
April 28, 2016
China passes law tightening controls on foreign nonprofits
China passed a law Thursday tightening controls over foreign non-governmental organizations by subjecting them to close police supervision, a move…
Iran nuclear deal fight threatens Senate spending bill
April 28, 2016
Iran nuclear deal fight threatens Senate spending bill
A battle over implementation of the Iran nuclear deal erupted on the U.S. Senate floor on Wednesday as Democrats maneuvered…
Pakistan says has taken steps to root out militants in Waziristan
April 28, 2016
Pakistan says has taken steps to root out militants in Waziristan
Pakistan has done its best to root out militants from the Waziristan region, its foreign secretary said on Wednesday, after…
China and Turkey vow greater anti-terrorism cooperation
April 27, 2016
China and Turkey vow greater anti-terrorism cooperation
Turkey will not allow its soil to be used for activities that damage China's security, the two countries' foreign ministers…
With Kunduz in crosshairs again, Afghan forces draw on past mistakes
April 27, 2016
With Kunduz in crosshairs again, Afghan forces draw on past mistakes
Bullet-ridden bunkers and signposts shredded by rockets bear witness to dozens of Taliban attacks this month on police posts around…
Suspect in Paris attacks extradited to France from Belgium
April 27, 2016
Suspect in Paris attacks extradited to France from Belgium
Salah Abdeslam, suspected of playing a major part in November's attacks in Paris by Islamist militants in which 130 people…
Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
April 26, 2016
Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Australia's practice of detaining asylum seekers on PNG's northern Manus Island…
Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo
April 26, 2016
Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo
Desperately seeking an antidote to a rapidly aging population, Japanese policymakers are exploring ways to bring in more foreign workers…