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Pope defends migrants after clashes between Italy and rescue ships
July 8, 2019
Pope defends migrants after clashes between Italy and rescue ships
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Monday that “no one is exempt” from helping migrants, in an indirect…
Mitsotakis becomes Greece’s new PM on vow to end economic crisis
July 8, 2019
Mitsotakis becomes Greece’s new PM on vow to end economic crisis
Greece’s new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, formally takes up the reins Monday, a day after an election victory that puts…
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
July 8, 2019
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Monday,…
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
July 8, 2019
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
US President Donald Trump hit back on Sunday and the UK launched an inquiry after leaked memos revealed Britain’s ambassador…
Brazil justice minister considered leak to harm Maduro: report
July 8, 2019
Brazil justice minister considered leak to harm Maduro: report
Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro considered releasing construction giant Odebrecht’s confession to paying bribes in Venezuela to harm the country’s…
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
July 8, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
Five people were arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as…
Tens of thousands in Hong Kong take message to mainlanders
July 7, 2019
Tens of thousands in Hong Kong take message to mainlanders
HONG KONG (AP) — Tens of thousands of people, many wearing black shirts and some carrying British colonial-era flags, marched…
Tax alcohol, tobacco, to tackle cancer: African Union first ladies
July 7, 2019
Tax alcohol, tobacco, to tackle cancer: African Union first ladies
First ladies attending the African Union summit in Niger on Saturday called for a rise in taxes for cancer-causing products…
UK’s top envoy in US says Trump executive ‘inept’: report
July 7, 2019
UK’s top envoy in US says Trump executive ‘inept’: report
Britain’s ambassador in the United States has described President Donald Trump and his administration as “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional”, according…
China station next target for Hong Kong protesters
July 7, 2019
China station next target for Hong Kong protesters
Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong plan to rally later Sunday outside a controversial station where high-speed trains depart for the…