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US creating ‘sensational hype’ over China’s military modernization: ministry
December 21, 2017
US creating ‘sensational hype’ over China’s military modernization: ministry
The United States has created “sensational hype” over China’s military modernization, the defense ministry has said in reaction to a…
Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign
December 21, 2017
Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign
Catalans flocked to the polls on Thursday for an election that could strip pro-independence parties of absolute control of the…
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
December 21, 2017
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
The two oil giants and key directors, Eni and Shell, are to stand trial in what may be one of…
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
December 21, 2017
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
Rather than bend “the knee in supplication,” UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has told staff he will not…
Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne, up to 19 injured
December 21, 2017
Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne, up to 19 injured
Two men were arrested after the car in which they were travelling crashed into pedestrians on a busy central Melbourne…
European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland, which could result in sanctions
December 20, 2017
European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland, which could result in sanctions
The European Commission has launched an injunction against Poland for breaching European common values and rule of law. While only…
Economic costs of disasters soar in 2017: Swiss firm
December 20, 2017
Economic costs of disasters soar in 2017: Swiss firm
Total economic losses from natural and man-made disasters have soared by 63 percent to strike an estimated $306 billion in…
US President Trump to visit Britain in February: Daily Mail
December 20, 2017
US President Trump to visit Britain in February: Daily Mail
President Donald Trump plans to visit Britain in February to open the new US embassy in London but will not…
Myanmar bars UN rights investigator just before visit
December 20, 2017
Myanmar bars UN rights investigator just before visit
The UN independent investigator into human rights in Myanmar has been barred from visiting the country for the rest of…
Charges filed in Croatia after death of Afghan migrant girl
December 20, 2017
Charges filed in Croatia after death of Afghan migrant girl
The family of a 6-year-old Afghan migrant girl killed by a train on the Serbia-Croatia border filed charges Tuesday against…