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Britain’s long-awaited Iraq inquiry to be published in June or July 2016

Britain’s long-awaited Iraq inquiry to be published in June or July 2016

The chairman of a British public inquiry into the Iraq War that has been running for seven years said on…
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins Sakharov humans rights prize

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins Sakharov humans rights prize

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for insulting Islam, was awarded…
China adopts two-child policy

China adopts two-child policy

China will ease family planning restrictions to allow all couples to have two children after decades of the strict one-child…
Australia plans Chinese naval exercises despite US warship sail-by

Australia plans Chinese naval exercises despite US warship sail-by

Australia said Thursday it would continue scheduled live-fire naval exercises with China, even after close ally the United States sent…
India’s Modi pitches ‘partnership of prosperity’ to Africa

India’s Modi pitches ‘partnership of prosperity’ to Africa

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned on the charm for African leaders on Thursday, promising $10 billion in credit to…
Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model

Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday launched his most open defense to date of Britain remaining in the European…
India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners

India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners

India's government said Wednesday it plans to ban surrogate services for foreigners wanting babies, a move likely to hit hard…
Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections

Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections

Zanzibar's electoral commission on Wednesday annulled elections on the semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago citing "violations of electoral law". Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC)…
The seven official FIFA presidential candidates

The seven official FIFA presidential candidates

AFP Sport profiles the seven candidates for the FIFA presidency confirmed by football's governing body on Wednesday: Prince Ali bin al…
Lure of gold draws hundreds to Bulgaria’s rivers

Lure of gold draws hundreds to Bulgaria’s rivers

More than 2,000 years after the ancient Thracians crafted their exquisite jewelry from gold deposits in Bulgaria, hundreds are combing…
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