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After one week, Myanmar silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists
December 20, 2017
After one week, Myanmar silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists
Two Reuters journalists completed a week in detention in Myanmar on Tuesday, with no word on where they were being…
Catalonia vote: Campaigning draws to a close
December 20, 2017
Catalonia vote: Campaigning draws to a close
Catalan citizens will head to the polls this Thursday to elect a new government. The vote will pit pro-independence and…
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE
December 20, 2017
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has escalated to the worst level in months, officials monitoring the conflict said on Tuesday, after…
Following Trump’s report, China urges US to accept its rise
December 19, 2017
Following Trump’s report, China urges US to accept its rise
The Chinese government on Tuesday criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to label Beijing a strategic rival and called on…
Macron rebuffs Assad accusations that France sponsors terrorism
December 19, 2017
Macron rebuffs Assad accusations that France sponsors terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Bashar al-Assad was the enemy of millions of his own people and…
US blames North Korea for ‘WannaCry’ cyber attack
December 19, 2017
US blames North Korea for ‘WannaCry’ cyber attack
The Trump administration has publicly blamed North Korea for unleashing the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and…
Philippines withdraws bid for US grant, says unrelated to rights
December 19, 2017
Philippines withdraws bid for US grant, says unrelated to rights
The Philippines said on Tuesday it has withdrawn an application for a second grant from a US aid agency after…
Britain’s new $4 billion warship has a leak
December 19, 2017
Britain’s new $4 billion warship has a leak
Britain’s biggest ever warship, the new £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, has a leak and needs…
Thai junta says it will lift ban on politics, paving way for election
December 19, 2017
Thai junta says it will lift ban on politics, paving way for election
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he would use a special order that gives the military sweeping powers…
Senior Honduran official rejects new election call amid protests
December 19, 2017
Senior Honduran official rejects new election call amid protests
A senior Honduran government official ruled out a new presidential election on Monday, the day after the Organization of American…