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Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94
March 7, 2016
Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94
Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in…
South Korea, US begin exercises as North Korea threatens attack
March 7, 2016
South Korea, US begin exercises as North Korea threatens attack
South Korean and US troops began large-scale military exercises on Monday in an annual test of their defenses against North…
Two years on, MH370 families say search for missing jet must continue
March 6, 2016
Two years on, MH370 families say search for missing jet must continue
The families of passengers lost aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 say the two-year search for the missing aircraft must go…
Aging, indebted Japan debates right to ‘die with dignity’
March 6, 2016
Aging, indebted Japan debates right to ‘die with dignity’
Retired Japanese airline employee Tarou Tanzawa said he hadn't thought much about his own death until his 84-year-old mother was…
Apple case exposes ongoing US government rift over encryption policy
March 6, 2016
Apple case exposes ongoing US government rift over encryption policy
Even as the US Department of Justice battles Apple in court over access to encrypted data, the Obama administration remains…
Taliban says rejects ‘futile’ Afghanistan peace talks
March 6, 2016
Taliban says rejects ‘futile’ Afghanistan peace talks
The Taliban said on Saturday it would not take part in peace talks brokered by representatives of Afghanistan, Pakistan, China…
Tiny Marshall Islands take on nuclear powers in court
March 5, 2016
Tiny Marshall Islands take on nuclear powers in court
A small chain of Pacific islands will face off against Britain, India and Pakistan in court next week to try…
EU courts Turkey and outlines plan to save open borders
March 5, 2016
EU courts Turkey and outlines plan to save open borders
European Union officials voiced guarded optimism on Friday that Turkey was starting to cooperate to stem the flow of migrants…
Brazil’s Lula detained in corruption probe, Rousseff objects
March 5, 2016
Brazil’s Lula detained in corruption probe, Rousseff objects
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was briefly detained for questioning on Friday in a federal investigation of…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe will not pick successor, wants to live to 100
March 4, 2016
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe will not pick successor, wants to live to 100
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe says his successor must be chosen democratically and that his wife will not automatically inherit the…