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Thousands protest US bases on Okinawa after Japan woman’s murder

Thousands protest US bases on Okinawa after Japan woman’s murder

Thousands of people gathered on the Japanese island of Okinawa on Sunday in one of the biggest demonstrations in two…
Democrats’ new line on gun control: Do it for national security

Democrats’ new line on gun control: Do it for national security

Democrats pushing for gun curbs after the latest mass shooting in the United States are co-opting a Republican mantra to…
China ‘democracy’ village chief arrested for graft, riot police deployed

China ‘democracy’ village chief arrested for graft, riot police deployed

Authorities in southern China have detained the chief of a village that was once hailed as a model for grassroots…
Belgian police detain 12 suspected of planning new attacks

Belgian police detain 12 suspected of planning new attacks

Belgian police arrested 12 people suspected of planning new attacks after about 40 houses were searched across the country overnight,…
Heavy trading predicted around Brexit vote

Heavy trading predicted around Brexit vote

U.S. stock markets could see heavy trading and increased volatility as investors position for next week's referendum on whether Britain…
Rio state declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics

Rio state declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics

Rio de Janeiro's governor declared a state of financial emergency Friday and requested federal funds to help fulfill obligations for…
Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties: Putin

Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties: Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia did not hold a grudge against the European Union and was ready to…
Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism

Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism

Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully…
Britain mourns murdered lawmaker, EU referendum campaign in limbo

Britain mourns murdered lawmaker, EU referendum campaign in limbo

Britain mourned lawmaker Jo Cox on Friday after a man wielding a gun and knife killed the 41-year-old in an…
UEFA ‘regrets’ overnight soccer violence ahead of England-Wales match

UEFA ‘regrets’ overnight soccer violence ahead of England-Wales match

UEFA said on Thursday it regretted the unrest on the streets of Lille overnight on the eve of the Euro…
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