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Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally
December 22, 2017
Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally
Russian television anchor Pavel Lobkov was in the studio getting ready for his show when jarring news flashed across his…
Catalan separatists regain majority in regional election
December 22, 2017
Catalan separatists regain majority in regional election
Catalonia’s secessionist parties won enough votes Thursday to regain a slim majority in the regional parliament and give new momentum…
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
December 22, 2017
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
Ahead of a dramatic vote at the United Nations on Thursday, the United States made an unprecedented threat to fellow…
Russian Foreign Ministry says latest US sanctions are ‘grotesque’
December 21, 2017
Russian Foreign Ministry says latest US sanctions are ‘grotesque’
The latest US sanctions imposed on five Russians and Chechens are grotesque and groundless, and Moscow will hit back with…
Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation
December 21, 2017
Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation
Writhing in agony on the dirt floor of his hut, Bob Wol traced the recent gunshot wounds on his thigh…
US creating ‘sensational hype’ over China’s military modernization: ministry
December 21, 2017
US creating ‘sensational hype’ over China’s military modernization: ministry
The United States has created “sensational hype” over China’s military modernization, the defense ministry has said in reaction to a…
Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign
December 21, 2017
Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign
Catalans flocked to the polls on Thursday for an election that could strip pro-independence parties of absolute control of the…
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
December 21, 2017
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
The two oil giants and key directors, Eni and Shell, are to stand trial in what may be one of…
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
December 21, 2017
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
Rather than bend “the knee in supplication,” UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has told staff he will not…
Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne, up to 19 injured
December 21, 2017
Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne, up to 19 injured
Two men were arrested after the car in which they were travelling crashed into pedestrians on a busy central Melbourne…