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Australia announces reopening of offshore detention center
February 13, 2019
Australia announces reopening of offshore detention center
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Wednesday announced the reopening of a controversial offshore migrant detention center on Christmas Island, doubling…
Written in the stars: In chaos, Thai politicians turn to clairvoyants
February 13, 2019
Written in the stars: In chaos, Thai politicians turn to clairvoyants
A hand-drawn map of constellations and planetary orbits shows Thailand in the throes of a “gateway” year of change, says…
Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury
February 13, 2019
Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury
Mexican mobster Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was found guilty Tuesday by a New York jury of crimes spanning a quarter…
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
February 13, 2019
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
A former boxer who became a hero to some of France’s “yellow vest” protesters after being filmed punching police officers…
Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns
February 13, 2019
Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns
Two lawyers defending former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on charges of financial misconduct quit suddenly on Wednesday, the latest shock…
Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely
February 13, 2019
Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely
President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he will walk back his threat to shut the government even if he does…
Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls
February 12, 2019
Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Baba Inuwa was pleased to move back to his vegetable farm in Nigeria’s northeast, encouraged by…
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
February 12, 2019
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
Australia’s largest cattle company has warned of “extreme losses” after record-breaking floods, as producers said more than 300,000 cows were…
US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown
February 12, 2019
US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown
US lawmakers announced late Monday an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4 billion in money…
Banned Chinese billionaire calls Australia ‘a giant baby’
February 12, 2019
Banned Chinese billionaire calls Australia ‘a giant baby’
A Chinese billionaire barred from Australia on suspicions he is part of a Communist Party influence campaign has lashed out…