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Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress
December 9, 2019
Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress
The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the…
China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people
December 9, 2019
China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue “training” residents, following…
Johnson pledges transformative Brexit as nerves are rattled by UK polls
December 8, 2019
Johnson pledges transformative Brexit as nerves are rattled by UK polls
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead…
Unrelenting transport chaos as French strike bites
December 8, 2019
Unrelenting transport chaos as French strike bites
Public transport in France was crippled for a fourth day Sunday as the government prepared to respond to anger over…
‘Emotional’ Will Smith campaigns against homelessness in New York
December 8, 2019
‘Emotional’ Will Smith campaigns against homelessness in New York
Will Smith still feels “emotional” about homelessness years after playing a destitute man in one of his most acclaimed film…
Suu Kyi set to make history in Hague genocide case
December 8, 2019
Suu Kyi set to make history in Hague genocide case
Former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is set to make legal history when she defends Myanmar in The Hague…
North Korea conducts ‘very important test’: KCNA
December 8, 2019
North Korea conducts ‘very important test’: KCNA
North Korea said Sunday it had carried out a “very important test” at its space launch centre, as Pyongyang ramps…
Hong Kong protesters aim for big turnout at rare sanctioned march
December 8, 2019
Hong Kong protesters aim for big turnout at rare sanctioned march
Hong Kong democracy protesters are hoping for huge crowds later Sunday at a rally they have billed as a “last…
Fossil fuel groups ‘destroying’ climate talks: NGOs
December 7, 2019
Fossil fuel groups ‘destroying’ climate talks: NGOs
Oil and gas groups were accused Saturday of seeking to influence climate talks in Madrid by paying millions in sponsorship…
Hong Kong police chief promises flexibility ahead of rally
December 7, 2019
Hong Kong police chief promises flexibility ahead of rally
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s new police commissioner said on Saturday his force would take a flexible approach to…