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Refugee crisis triggers rights clampdown: Human Rights Watch
January 27, 2016
Refugee crisis triggers rights clampdown: Human Rights Watch
European governments have responded to fears of terrorism and an influx of Muslim refugees by cracking down on basic freedoms,…
Pope asks Iran to work for Mideast peace, stop spread of terrorism
January 27, 2016
Pope asks Iran to work for Mideast peace, stop spread of terrorism
Pope Francis met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in the Vatican on Tuesday and urged Tehran to work with other Middle…
Exclusive: White House dropped $10 mn claim in Iran prisoner deal
January 27, 2016
Exclusive: White House dropped $10 mn claim in Iran prisoner deal
Nader Modanlo was facing five more years in federal prison when he got an extraordinary offer: US President Barack Obama…
Outrage and new questions after Malaysia PM cleared in scandal
January 27, 2016
Outrage and new questions after Malaysia PM cleared in scandal
Malaysia's official explanation of the US$681 million that ended up in Prime Minister Najib Razak's personal bank account -- it…
Five more Indonesian bodies wash ashore in Malaysia after boat tragedy
January 27, 2016
Five more Indonesian bodies wash ashore in Malaysia after boat tragedy
Five more bodies believed to be those of illegal Indonesian migrants were found in Malaysia on Wednesday following a boat…
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo in the dock five years after deadly unrest
January 26, 2016
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo in the dock five years after deadly unrest
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo Thursday becomes the first ex-head of state to stand trial at the world's only…
German small businesses ready to hire refugees: survey
January 26, 2016
German small businesses ready to hire refugees: survey
More than half of small and medium-sized companies in Germany believe the mass migrant influx can help alleviate the country's…
No special status for east Ukraine without ceasefire: president
January 26, 2016
No special status for east Ukraine without ceasefire: president
Ukraine will not give its eastern regions greater autonomy until a lasting ceasefire with pro-Russian separatist rebels is in place,…
After refugee center attack, Swedish PM says police need more resources
January 26, 2016
After refugee center attack, Swedish PM says police need more resources
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has promised more resources for police after a 22-year old employee at a refugee center…
Saudi royals gave $681 mn in Malaysia PM scandal: attorney general
January 26, 2016
Saudi royals gave $681 mn in Malaysia PM scandal: attorney general
The Saudi royal family provided a US$681 million "donation" that has engulfed Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in scandal, his…