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Merkel’s office sealed off as police check package
January 6, 2016
Merkel’s office sealed off as police check package
Police sealed off German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office to check a suspicious package as ministers gathered for a cabinet meeting…
One US service member killed, two wounded in Afghanistan
January 6, 2016
One US service member killed, two wounded in Afghanistan
One member of the US armed forces was killed and two others were wounded on Tuesday in southern Afghanistan's Helmand…
A year after ‘Je suis Charlie’, a divided France struggles
January 6, 2016
A year after ‘Je suis Charlie’, a divided France struggles
One year on, an anxious, fragmented France is paying tribute to the victims of the killings at Charlie Hebdo magazine,…
North Korea says successfully conducts first H-bomb test
January 6, 2016
North Korea says successfully conducts first H-bomb test
North Korea said it successfully tested a miniaturized hydrogen nuclear device on Wednesday, claiming a significant advance in the isolated…
India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack
January 5, 2016
India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his Pakistani counterpart Tuesday to take "firm and immediate action" against those behind an…
Burundi peace talks delayed, no new date: government, opposition
January 5, 2016
Burundi peace talks delayed, no new date: government, opposition
Rival Burundian factions said Tuesday that peace talks announced for January 6 would not go ahead on time, with no…
Germany stunned by rash of New Year’s sex assaults
January 5, 2016
Germany stunned by rash of New Year’s sex assaults
The German government Tuesday condemned dozens of apparently coordinated sexual assaults against women on New Year's Eve in the western…
Zidane cheered at first Real Madrid training session
January 5, 2016
Zidane cheered at first Real Madrid training session
Zinedine Zidane, the new Real Madrid coach, kicked off the first day of his sensational new role with a high-profile…
‘No reason’ for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon
January 5, 2016
‘No reason’ for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon
Russia has no reason to consider the United States a threat to its national security, the Pentagon said Monday after…
British PM Cameron to allow ministers to campaign for EU exit
January 5, 2016
British PM Cameron to allow ministers to campaign for EU exit
British Prime Minister David Cameron will allow government ministers to campaign to leave the European Union in an upcoming referendum,…