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Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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