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As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the…
China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan

China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan

China accused the United States on Thursday of interfering in its internal affairs and said it had lodged a complaint…
Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south

Philippine Congress votes to extend martial law in south

The Philippine Congress voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in the south by…
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa

France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa

Presidents, princes and diplomats are coming to Paris on Wednesday to breathe life into a young African military force that…
Backed by Putin, Russian military pushes into foreign policy

Backed by Putin, Russian military pushes into foreign policy

From Damascus to Doha, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has been showing up in unexpected places, a sign of the…
EU proposes to streamline databases across bloc to reduce terror attacks

EU proposes to streamline databases across bloc to reduce terror attacks

The proposed service would allow border guards and police to simultaneously search multiple systems across the EU to verify identity…
UN official says North Koreans agree on importance of avoiding war

UN official says North Koreans agree on importance of avoiding war

A top UN official said he encouraged North Korea to be open to “talks about talks” during a visit to…
Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump

Men due to leave Guantanamo Bay under Obama seem stuck under Trump

Abdellatif Nasser got what he thought was the best news possible in the summer of 2016: One of his lawyers…
Alabama Democrat in shock Senate win over Trump-backed Republican

Alabama Democrat in shock Senate win over Trump-backed Republican

Democrat Doug Jones scored a stunning upset victory Tuesday in an intense US Senate race in conservative Alabama, dealing a…
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters

Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters

Depending on who is making the case, Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday is about either continuing the “Trump miracle” in…
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