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N. Korea diplomat ‘hiding’ in Italy: South’s spy agency
January 3, 2019
N. Korea diplomat ‘hiding’ in Italy: South’s spy agency
North Korea’s top diplomat in Italy has gone into hiding, a Seoul lawmaker told reporters after a closed-door meeting with…
Trump warns US gov’t shutdown could last ‘long time’
January 3, 2019
Trump warns US gov’t shutdown could last ‘long time’
US President Donald Trump met top Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday, but they failed to hammer out an agreement that would…
China executes ‘Jack the Ripper’ murderer
January 3, 2019
China executes ‘Jack the Ripper’ murderer
A serial killer dubbed China’s “Jack the Ripper” for the way he mutilated several of his 11 female victims was…
Bangladesh vote opens door for aggressive Hasina: critics
January 2, 2019
Bangladesh vote opens door for aggressive Hasina: critics
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — While Sheikh Hasina is set to begin her third consecutive term as Bangladesh’s prime minister following…
Retired US Marine held in Russia for spying is innocent: family
January 2, 2019
Retired US Marine held in Russia for spying is innocent: family
MOSCOW/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A retired US marine who has been detained by Russia for alleged spying was visiting…
Congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown
January 2, 2019
Congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congress was set to reconvene on Wednesday with no signs of a workable plan to end…
‘Purification’ rite after women enter flashpoint Indian temple
January 2, 2019
‘Purification’ rite after women enter flashpoint Indian temple
The high priest of one of India’s holiest temples carried out a “purification ritual” on Wednesday after two women…
Six dead in Danish train accident
January 2, 2019
Six dead in Danish train accident
Six people were killed Wednesday and an unspecified number were injured in a train accident on a bridge connecting…
Trump causes dismay around the world: Romney
January 2, 2019
Trump causes dismay around the world: Romney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mitt Romney, the former Republican presidential candidate and incoming US senator from Utah, sharply criticized President Donald…
Taliban kill 21 Afghan security forces, threaten city: official
January 2, 2019
Taliban kill 21 Afghan security forces, threaten city: official
Taliban fighters killed more than 20 Afghan security forces in simultaneous raids on a provincial capital and district in…