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Egypt’s cabinet approves draft tax settlement bill amid IMF talks
August 11, 2016
Egypt’s cabinet approves draft tax settlement bill amid IMF talks
Egypt's government approved a draft bill that would settle tax disputes, the cabinet said in a statement on Wednesday, a…
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to provoke a new conflict over Crimea
August 11, 2016
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to provoke a new conflict over Crimea
Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine on Wednesday of using terrorist tactics to try to provoke a new conflict and destabilize annexed…
No formal Secret Service discussions with Trump camp on remark: official
August 11, 2016
No formal Secret Service discussions with Trump camp on remark: official
A federal official on Wednesday said the U.S. Secret Service had not formally spoken with Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign…
Olympic diving pool turns green
August 10, 2016
Olympic diving pool turns green
During the opening ceremony, the Rio Olympics organizers talked about a green environment. They were not talking about the pools…
Japan’s crown prince ready for throne, but no fairytale for his unhappy princess
August 10, 2016
Japan’s crown prince ready for throne, but no fairytale for his unhappy princess
When Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito proposed to a reluctant Masako Owada, he promised to protect her with all his might,…
At least 90 protesters killed in Ethiopia: residents, opposition
August 9, 2016
At least 90 protesters killed in Ethiopia: residents, opposition
More than 90 people were shot dead by security forces in protests across Ethiopia's Oromiya and Amhara regions at the…
Rio 2016 Day 4: Gravity-defying gymnasts and a hero on horseback
August 9, 2016
Rio 2016 Day 4: Gravity-defying gymnasts and a hero on horseback
It's day four in Rio and the action doesn't let up.
New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank
August 9, 2016
New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank
Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the disputed South China…
Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility
August 9, 2016
Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility
A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 100 on Monday in an attack…
Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head
August 8, 2016
Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head
Records are tumbling, cyclists are crashing, rowers capsizing — the Rio OIympics have already delivered some thrilling sport and there…