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Refugee crisis triggers rights clampdown: Human Rights Watch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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