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Hayek says rebuffing Weinstein led to nightmare on ‘Frida’
December 14, 2017
Hayek says rebuffing Weinstein led to nightmare on ‘Frida’
In one of the most vivid accounts yet of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged abuse and harassment, Salma Hayek says the disgraced…
US torture continues at Guantanamo Bay, warns UN expert
December 14, 2017
US torture continues at Guantanamo Bay, warns UN expert
The US has continued to torture detainees held at the controversial detention center in Cuba, said the UN’s expert on…
6,700 Rohingya, 730 children killed in first month of Myanmar violence: MSF
December 14, 2017
6,700 Rohingya, 730 children killed in first month of Myanmar violence: MSF
At least 6,700 Rohingya Muslims were killed in the first month of a Myanmar army crackdown on rebels in Rakhine…
UN chief says arrest of Reuters journalists shows erosion of press freedom in Myanmar
December 14, 2017
UN chief says arrest of Reuters journalists shows erosion of press freedom in Myanmar
The arrest of two Reuters journalists in Yangon this week was a signal that press freedom is shrinking in Myanmar…
Alabama loss may offer a warning to Trump White House
December 14, 2017
Alabama loss may offer a warning to Trump White House
President Donald Trump managed to endorse two different losing candidates in the same Senate race, a setback that is highlighting…
As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
December 14, 2017
As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the…
China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan
December 14, 2017
China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan
China accused the United States on Thursday of interfering in its internal affairs and said it had lodged a complaint…
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
December 13, 2017
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south
The Philippine Congress voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the south by…
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
December 13, 2017
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
Presidents, princes and diplomats are coming to Paris on Wednesday to breathe life into a young African military force that…
Backed by Putin, Russian military pushes into foreign policy
December 13, 2017
Backed by Putin, Russian military pushes into foreign policy
From Damascus to Doha, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has been showing up in unexpected places, a sign of the…