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Britain’s Johnson races Brexit clock as deadline looms

Britain’s Johnson races Brexit clock as deadline looms

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two crucial Brexit votes Tuesday that could decide if he still has a reasonable…
China foreign minister slams ‘unacceptable’ violence in Hong Kong

China foreign minister slams ‘unacceptable’ violence in Hong Kong

China’s foreign minister on Monday denounced months of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong as “violence pure and simple”, accusing foreign…
Trump says ‘phase 1’ China trade pact on track for November

Trump says ‘phase 1’ China trade pact on track for November

US President Donald Trump on Monday said progress in developing the text of a partial trade pact with China means…
Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada vote, will form minority govt

Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada vote, will form minority govt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party held onto power in a nail-biter of a Canadian general election on Monday, but…
Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life

Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life

A group of tourists sip water at a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, unaware that the green glasses in their hands…
Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony

Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and…
British PM Johnson prepares fresh Brexit push

British PM Johnson prepares fresh Brexit push

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to Monday make a second attempt to ram his EU divorce deal through parliament…
Canada vote too close to call as Trudeau hopes to cling on

Canada vote too close to call as Trudeau hopes to cling on

Canadians vote in a general election Monday with polling predicting a minority government as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party…
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven

Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven

Chile is “at war”, President Sebastian Pinera said Sunday, as the country reels from three days of violent demonstrations and…
Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque incident after day of violence

Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque incident after day of violence

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologized on Monday to the city’s Muslim community after police hit…
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