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Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch

Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch

Japan placed its military on alert on Wednesday to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens Japan, while…
Arrests in France thwart attack on nightspots, official says

Arrests in France thwart attack on nightspots, official says

A French police official says five people were arrested outside the city of Lyon with plans to stage attacks on…
Merkel presses Putin to ensure Ukraine ceasefire holds

Merkel presses Putin to ensure Ukraine ceasefire holds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to use his influence to ensure a ceasefire is…
More than 62,000 migrant arrivals in Greece last month: IOM

More than 62,000 migrant arrivals in Greece last month: IOM

The total number of migrants and refugees arriving in Greece in January topped 62,000, the International Organization for Migration said…
North Korea getting better at hiding nuke, rocket tests

North Korea getting better at hiding nuke, rocket tests

Less than a month after its purported H-bomb test, attention is now focused on whether North Korea is readying a…
Afghan Taliban open new front in war with attacks on media

Afghan Taliban open new front in war with attacks on media

The Taliban suicide bombing against a bus carrying employees of Afghanistan's biggest media company last month has shocked local journalists,…
Britain and EU strike deal on nations blocking unwanted new laws

Britain and EU strike deal on nations blocking unwanted new laws

Britain has reached an agreement with European Union officials on a mechanism to block unwanted EU legislation, a source in…
Battle to honor slain Putin critic Nemtsov unfolds beneath Kremlin towers

Battle to honor slain Putin critic Nemtsov unfolds beneath Kremlin towers

As the Kremlin clock inched toward midnight and the ice-bound river beneath their feet melted, a group of Russians silently…
China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing

China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing

China accused the United States on Monday of seeking maritime hegemony in the name of freedom of navigation after a…
Afghan suicide bomb kills 10, wounds 20: deputy minister

Afghan suicide bomb kills 10, wounds 20: deputy minister

Ten people were killed and 20 wounded, most of them civilians in Monday's suicide bomb attack outside a police station…
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