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Never mind climate change, Davos prefers private jets
January 22, 2019
Never mind climate change, Davos prefers private jets
The Davos elite say they are more worried than ever about climate change. But that isn’t stopping them chartering…
Indonesia reviews early release for Bali bombing-linked cleric
January 22, 2019
Indonesia reviews early release for Bali bombing-linked cleric
Plans to free a radical cleric linked to the deadly Bali bombings are under review, Indonesia has said, after the…
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
January 22, 2019
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
Russia and Japan’s leaders meet for talks in Moscow Tuesday over the disputed island chain that has long prevented…
France, Germany seek closer bond to tackle EU crisis
January 22, 2019
France, Germany seek closer bond to tackle EU crisis
France and Germany will on Tuesday sign a new friendship treaty to deepen their alliance at a time of…
President vows to probe Zimbabwe forces over crackdown
January 22, 2019
President vows to probe Zimbabwe forces over crackdown
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed Tuesday to investigate security forces over their brutal crackdown on protesters, as he scrambled…
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
January 22, 2019
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request
Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him…
Trump says students ‘unfairly treated’ over Native incident
January 22, 2019
Trump says students ‘unfairly treated’ over Native incident
Boys from a Catholic school in Kentucky were treated unfairly in a rush to judgment, President Donald Trump said…
Trump and Pelosi again butt heads but others see possible paths
January 21, 2019
Trump and Pelosi again butt heads but others see possible paths
US President Donald Trump bitterly attacked top Democrat Nancy Pelosi on Sunday and she again insisted that he end…
China’s economy grew at slowest pace in 28 years in 2018
January 21, 2019
China’s economy grew at slowest pace in 28 years in 2018
China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in almost three decades in 2018, losing more steam in the last…
President’s inauguration in DR Congo may be postponed: party source
January 21, 2019
President’s inauguration in DR Congo may be postponed: party source
The swearing-in of the newly-elected president of DR Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, may be postponed by two days until Thursday,…