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Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism
February 17, 2016
Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism
Russia's state security service says it has charged seven people with terrorism in the country's Ural mountain region. The local security…
Top EU politician applauds Merkel’s migrant stance
February 17, 2016
Top EU politician applauds Merkel’s migrant stance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has received a strong vote of support from a top European politician for her leadership on…
China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island: Taiwan, US officials
February 17, 2016
China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island: Taiwan, US officials
China has deployed an advanced surface-to-air missile system to one of the disputed islands it controls in the South China…
Cameroon stages major attack on Boko Haram base in Nigeria
February 16, 2016
Cameroon stages major attack on Boko Haram base in Nigeria
Cameroon mounted a major assault against a key Boko Haram base in Nigeria last week, inflicting heavy losses on the…
China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name
February 16, 2016
China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name
China's Foreign Ministry warned the United States on Tuesday there would be "serious consequences" if a plaza in front of…
Merkel warns against border closures, to fight for EU-Turkey plan
February 16, 2016
Merkel warns against border closures, to fight for EU-Turkey plan
Germany's Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that she would press for implementation of the EU's migration deal with Turkey at…
South China Sea takes center stage at US-ASEAN summit
February 16, 2016
South China Sea takes center stage at US-ASEAN summit
US President Barack Obama and allies from Southeast Asia will turn their attention to China on Tuesday on the second…
Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November
February 16, 2016
Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November
Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and seven wounded in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the…
Uganda’s Museveni looks to a fourth decade in power
February 16, 2016
Uganda’s Museveni looks to a fourth decade in power
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni once said leaders who "overstayed" in power were the root of Africa's problems, but 30 years…
Indian opposition raises concerns over growing student protests
February 16, 2016
Indian opposition raises concerns over growing student protests
Indian opposition leaders raised concerns on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over widening protests on university campuses, as the…