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Democrats vote to temporarily end US government shutdown
January 23, 2018
Democrats vote to temporarily end US government shutdown
Both the US Senate and the House have voted to restore funding to government agencies — for now. Democrats are…
Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status
January 23, 2018
Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status
Belgium has reduced its terror threat level after three years on high alert. Prime Minister Charles Michel said there will…
Japan holds first North Korea missile attack evacuation drill
January 22, 2018
Japan holds first North Korea missile attack evacuation drill
Japan’s capital has held its first evacuation drill in decades, as residents scrambled for cover in subway stations and underground…
UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’
January 22, 2018
UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’
Russia is building up “aggressive” military forces and the British army would struggle to match Moscow’s capabilities, according to UK…
Bombing at market in southern Thailand kills 3, injures 18
January 22, 2018
Bombing at market in southern Thailand kills 3, injures 18
A motorcycle bomb exploded at a market Monday morning in southern Thailand, killing three people and injuring 18, police said.…
Rohingya Muslim refugee return to Myanmar delayed
January 22, 2018
Rohingya Muslim refugee return to Myanmar delayed
The gradual repatriation of more than 650,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees back to Myanmar from Bangladesh, scheduled to begin Tuesday, has…
Mexico posts record-breaking homicide rate in 2017
January 22, 2018
Mexico posts record-breaking homicide rate in 2017
Nearly 30,000 people were killed last year, marking the worst year recorded in Mexico, the interior ministry said. But security…
Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent
January 22, 2018
Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent
The Philippines raised the alert level at its Mayon volcano on Monday after a loud explosion in the wake of…
Congolese security forces kill three while dispersing anti-Kabila protest
January 21, 2018
Congolese security forces kill three while dispersing anti-Kabila protest
At least three people were killed when Congolese security forces fired tear gas and live bullets to disperse a protest…
France, Germany pledge closer ties with new bilateral treaty
January 21, 2018
France, Germany pledge closer ties with new bilateral treaty
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have pledged to agree on a new French-German treaty this year…