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Australian diplomat’s tip led to Trump Russia probe: US paper
December 31, 2017
Australian diplomat’s tip led to Trump Russia probe: US paper
A tip from a top Australian diplomat helped persuade US authorities to investigate Russian attempts to intervene in the 2016 US presidential…
South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea
December 31, 2017
South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea
South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international…
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations, six dead
December 31, 2017
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations, six dead
A seaplane crashed into a Sydney river on Sunday, killing six people on a “wine and dine” sightseeing flight ahead…
Merkel sees Germany split over pace of social change
December 31, 2017
Merkel sees Germany split over pace of social change
Germans have rarely been so divided about the changes taking place in their society, the country’s long-time leader Angela Merkel…
Erica Garner dies; fought police brutality after dad’s death
December 31, 2017
Erica Garner dies; fought police brutality after dad’s death
The daughter of key Black Lives Matter figure Eric Garner died Saturday after a weeklong hospital stay following a heart…
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
December 30, 2017
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for “pragmatic cooperation” in his New Year wishes to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin…
EU asylum applications drop off drastically in 2017
December 30, 2017
EU asylum applications drop off drastically in 2017
The European Union saw 50 percent fewer new asylum requests this year compared to last year, according to the latest…
Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
December 30, 2017
Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
A preschooler toying with the burners on his mother’s stove accidentally sparked New York City’s deadliest fire in decades, an…
China recovers $112 million in misused poverty relief funds – Xinhua
December 30, 2017
China recovers $112 million in misused poverty relief funds – Xinhua
Chinese authorities have recouped 730 million yuan ($112.20 million) in misappropriated funds as part of an investigation into the country’s…
Spanish PM calls for Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17
December 29, 2017
Spanish PM calls for Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for a Catalan parliament to be formed on January 17, the first step in…