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Cameron to meet Cabinet after clinching EU deal
February 20, 2016
Cameron to meet Cabinet after clinching EU deal
British Prime Minister David Cameron will meet senior ministers on Saturday to endorse an EU deal he hopes will persuade…
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
February 20, 2016
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
Afghan forces have pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand, after…
Vietnam protests China missile deployment, Australia, NZ urge restraint
February 19, 2016
Vietnam protests China missile deployment, Australia, NZ urge restraint
Vietnam protested to China on Friday at a "serious violation" of its sovereignty over Beijing's apparent deployment of an advanced…
Greek, German, French leaders meet about migrant crisis
February 19, 2016
Greek, German, French leaders meet about migrant crisis
The leaders of Germany and France are meeting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras amid growing worry about Greece's lack of…
EU patrol rescues 900 migrants at sea: Frontex
February 18, 2016
EU patrol rescues 900 migrants at sea: Frontex
The EU border agency Frontex said one of its maritime patrols rescued around 900 migrants on Thursday near the Greek…
At least 38 killed in US-led strikes in Syria’s Hasaka over 48 hours: monitor
February 18, 2016
At least 38 killed in US-led strikes in Syria’s Hasaka over 48 hours: monitor
At least 38 people were killed in air strikes carried out by a US-led coalition in Hasaka province in northeast…
US and EU warn China on need to respect South China Sea ruling
February 18, 2016
US and EU warn China on need to respect South China Sea ruling
The United States and the European Union warned China on Wednesday that it should respect an international court ruling expected…
Obama to make historic trip to Cuba in coming weeks: official
February 18, 2016
Obama to make historic trip to Cuba in coming weeks: official
President Barack Obama will visit Cuba in the coming weeks, a senior administration official said on Wednesday, making a historic…
Afghan children are being recruited to fight in war: UN
February 17, 2016
Afghan children are being recruited to fight in war: UN
A United Nations official has condemned all sides in Afghanistan's conflict for using child soldiers, noting that while government forces…
For Britain’s undecided voters, economy could swing EU referendum
February 17, 2016
For Britain’s undecided voters, economy could swing EU referendum
Deborah Hastings will only decide whether Britain should ditch its European Union membership on the eve of a referendum likely…