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After one week, Myanmar silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Philippines said on Tuesday it has withdrawn an application for a second grant from a US aid agency after…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

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

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

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…
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