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Economy minister: Greece cannot accept lenders’ latest proposal
June 5, 2015
Economy minister: Greece cannot accept lenders’ latest proposal
Greece cannot accept the latest proposals for a cash-for-reforms deal put on the table by its international lenders but was…
Vietnam launches special ‘sovereignty’ cruise, likely to irk China
June 4, 2015
Vietnam launches special ‘sovereignty’ cruise, likely to irk China
Vietnam is offering scores of patriotic citizens the holiday of a lifetime with a cruise to some of Asia's most…
FBI extends FIFA scrutiny to World Cup host bids of Russia, Qatar
June 4, 2015
FBI extends FIFA scrutiny to World Cup host bids of Russia, Qatar
The FBI's investigation of bribery and corruption at FIFA includes scrutiny of how football's governing body awarded World Cup hosting…
Ukraine says 5 servicemen killed in fighting, tensions still high
June 4, 2015
Ukraine says 5 servicemen killed in fighting, tensions still high
Five Ukrainian servicemen were killed in the worst upsurge of fighting in the east of the country in months and…
At least 10 troops killed in ambush in northeast India
June 4, 2015
At least 10 troops killed in ambush in northeast India
Unidentified tribal guerrillas killed at least 10 Indian soldiers on Thursday in an ambush in the country's mountainous northeastern state…
China promises ‘no cover-up’ in ship sinking probe as death toll rises to 75
June 4, 2015
China promises ‘no cover-up’ in ship sinking probe as death toll rises to 75
China has pledged that there would be "no cover-up" of an investigation into the sinking of a cruise ship on…
Fire service: At least 78 killed in blast at Ghana gas station
June 4, 2015
Fire service: At least 78 killed in blast at Ghana gas station
An explosion at a gas station in Ghana's capital killed at least 78 people late on Wednesday, many of whom…
South Korea test-fires missile that can strike all of the North
June 3, 2015
South Korea test-fires missile that can strike all of the North
South Korea on Wednesday test-launched a new ballistic missile that can hit all of North Korea, the president's office said,…
UN urges changing consumption patterns on World Environment Day
June 3, 2015
UN urges changing consumption patterns on World Environment Day
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged shifting consumption patterns in order to achieve sustainable development, which targets increasing…