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Chile president announces social measures to stem street violence

Chile president announces social measures to stem street violence

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a package of social measures Tuesday aimed at stemming days of protests over economic inequality…
North Korea’s Kim orders demolitions at South-built resort

North Korea’s Kim orders demolitions at South-built resort

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned a flagship tourist development with the South as an eyesore and ordered…
US town obliterated by fire rises from ashes: Paradise regained

US town obliterated by fire rises from ashes: Paradise regained

It was the worst wildfire in California’s history as it blasted through the small community of Paradise, killing 86 people…
EU debates Brexit delay as Johnson eyes election

EU debates Brexit delay as Johnson eyes election

European leaders were deciding whether to postpone Brexit and for how long Wednesday, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s eyes turned…
What next after UK parliament’s votes on Brexit deal?

What next after UK parliament’s votes on Brexit deal?

Britain’s three-year Brexit saga took another dramatic twist on Tuesday, with the outcome still tortuously tough to predict. In a…
Diplomat’s testimony supercharges Trump impeachment probe

Diplomat’s testimony supercharges Trump impeachment probe

The top US diplomat in Ukraine poured fuel on Donald Trump’s impeachment probe Tuesday with a detailed account of how…
Murder suspect whose case was catalyst for Hong Kong protests released

Murder suspect whose case was catalyst for Hong Kong protests released

A murder suspect whose proposed deportation to Taiwan was a catalyst for massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong was released…
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam: FT

China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam: FT

Beijing is drawing up a plan to remove Hong Kong’s beleaguered Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the Financial Times reported Wednesday,…
Uniqlo ad sparks protest, parody as South Korea-Japan dispute flares

Uniqlo ad sparks protest, parody as South Korea-Japan dispute flares

SEOUL (Reuters) – A commercial by Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has stirred a consumer backlash in South Korea amid accusations…
Hong Kong government pledges more aid to battered city, no end in sight to unrest

Hong Kong government pledges more aid to battered city, no end in sight to unrest

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s embattled government announced extra financial support on Tuesday for the Chinese-ruled city battered by…
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