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Chernobyl is symbol of shaky EU-Ukraine ties

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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