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High court rejects legal challenge over UK suspension of Parliament
September 6, 2019
High court rejects legal challenge over UK suspension of Parliament
he High Court of England and Wales on Friday morning rejected a legal challenge against the British government’s decision to prorogue Parliament.…
French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
September 6, 2019
French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was “truly ugly” Thursday, only days after the country’s president…
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s ruthless ex-president, dies aged 95
September 6, 2019
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s ruthless ex-president, dies aged 95
Robert Mugabe, the former guerrilla leader who held onto power in Zimbabwe for 37 years until forced out by the…
Israeli-Palestinian peace deal architect Greenblatt resigns
September 6, 2019
Israeli-Palestinian peace deal architect Greenblatt resigns
Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of President Donald Trump’s much-delayed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, announced his resignation Thursday. Greenblatt, who worked…
Fifty-five players vie for spots on FIFA 2019 Team of the Year squad
September 5, 2019
Fifty-five players vie for spots on FIFA 2019 Team of the Year squad
FIFA has announced a list of 55 players vying for spots on the 2019 Team of the Year squad. The list…
Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government
September 5, 2019
Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government
Wildfires raging in Bolivia’s forests and grasslands since May have destroyed 1.7 million hectares (4.2 million acres), officials said Wednesday,…
Dorian strengthens to Category 3 storm as it threatens US east coast
September 5, 2019
Dorian strengthens to Category 3 storm as it threatens US east coast
Hurricane Dorian has claimed at least 20 lives, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said, warning the storm had caused “generational…
Jubilant crowds hail pope ‘prophet of reconciliation’ at Africa tour start
September 5, 2019
Jubilant crowds hail pope ‘prophet of reconciliation’ at Africa tour start
Pope Francis arrived in Mozambique on Wednesday as he kicked off a three-nation tour of African countries, expected to focus…
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue after protesters reject concession
September 5, 2019
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue after protesters reject concession
Hong Kong’s leader Thursday urged pro-democracy protesters to end their demonstrations after her surprise decision to bow to one of…
S.Africa, Nigeria beef up security after xenophobic attacks
September 4, 2019
S.Africa, Nigeria beef up security after xenophobic attacks
South Africa and Nigeria stepped security on Wednesday after deadly attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg triggered reprisal assaults on…