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Ukraine bans Russian cargo trucks in tit-for-tat move
February 15, 2016
Ukraine bans Russian cargo trucks in tit-for-tat move
Ukraine has banned Russian trucks from crossing its territory in response to a similar move by Moscow, Prime Minister Arseny…
Bosnia submits EU membership application
February 15, 2016
Bosnia submits EU membership application
Bosnia on Monday formally submitted an application to join the EU, hoping to catch up with its Balkan neighbors after…
Ugandan presidential challenger Kizza Besigye arrested
February 15, 2016
Ugandan presidential challenger Kizza Besigye arrested
Ugandan police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse opposition supporters as they arrested a top presidential challenger, Kizza Besigye,…
Germany does not see new Cold War, says up to Russia to prevent this
February 15, 2016
Germany does not see new Cold War, says up to Russia to prevent this
The German government said on Monday it did not believe that Russia and the West had entered a new Cold…
China urges United States, North Korea to hold direct talks
February 15, 2016
China urges United States, North Korea to hold direct talks
China's foreign ministry on Monday urged the United States and North Korea to sit down with each other face-to-face and…
Dozen wounded in Burundi capital grenade attacks: witnesses
February 15, 2016
Dozen wounded in Burundi capital grenade attacks: witnesses
At least a dozen people were wounded Monday when attackers hurled grenades in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, the latest in a…
Obama, Southeast Asia leaders eye China and trade at California summit
February 15, 2016
Obama, Southeast Asia leaders eye China and trade at California summit
President Barack Obama will press leaders from Southeast Asia to boost trade and back common goals for the South China…
As Indonesia hunts down Islamic State, homegrown jihadis regroup
February 15, 2016
As Indonesia hunts down Islamic State, homegrown jihadis regroup
As Indonesian counter-terrorism forces hunt down supporters of Islamic State following last month's gun and suicide bomb attack in Jakarta,…
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high: UN
February 14, 2016
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high: UN
Civilian casualties of the war in Afghanistan rose to record levels for the seventh year in row in 2015, as…
Death toll at collapsed building in Taiwanese city reaches 114 as rescue efforts end
February 13, 2016
Death toll at collapsed building in Taiwanese city reaches 114 as rescue efforts end
The death toll at a building that collapsed from a strong earthquake in southern Taiwan reached 114 as rescue efforts…