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Britain’s Johnson says as May heads to Brussels: time to begin serious Brexit talks
October 16, 2017
Britain’s Johnson says as May heads to Brussels: time to begin serious Brexit talks
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said it was time to begin “serious negotiations” on Brexit, hours before Prime Minister Theresa…
276 killed in deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history
October 16, 2017
276 killed in deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history
The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia’s capital killed 276 people with around 300 others injured, the country’s…
Catalan leader under cosh as independence deadline looms
October 15, 2017
Catalan leader under cosh as independence deadline looms
Pressure was mounting Sunday on Catalonia’s leader ahead of a Madrid-imposed deadline to decide whether to defy international pleas for…
Death toll from blast in Somalia’s capital rises to 189
October 15, 2017
Death toll from blast in Somalia’s capital rises to 189
The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia’s capital rose to 189 with more than 200…
North Korea not ready to hold talks with South Korea in Russia: agencies
October 15, 2017
North Korea not ready to hold talks with South Korea in Russia: agencies
Politicians from North and South Korea will not hold direct talks in Russia on Monday about Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile…
Hurricane Ophelia barrels toward Ireland
October 15, 2017
Hurricane Ophelia barrels toward Ireland
The Shakespearean name aptly fits the dramatic weather situation: Hurricane Ophelia, the farthest northeast Atlantic hurricane on record, was upgraded to a…
Downcast Venezuela opposition seeks blow to Maduro through ballot box
October 15, 2017
Downcast Venezuela opposition seeks blow to Maduro through ballot box
Venezuela’s political crisis shifts from barricades to the ballot box on Sunday with gubernatorial elections that could hand the demoralized…
Hundreds march in Sydney for asylum seekers ahead of PNG camp closure
October 15, 2017
Hundreds march in Sydney for asylum seekers ahead of PNG camp closure
Hundreds of protesters marched through Sydney on Sunday to call for detainees, being held in controversial centers for asylum seekers…
Austria set to elect youngest EU leader in right-wing push
October 15, 2017
Austria set to elect youngest EU leader in right-wing push
Austrians vote Sunday in a snap election tipped to see conservative Sebastian Kurz, 31, become the EU’s youngest leader and…
Wildfires now up to 100 miles wide as death toll reaches 40
October 15, 2017
Wildfires now up to 100 miles wide as death toll reaches 40
They fled in fear nearly a week ago. Now they’re ready to go back. While wildfires are still burning powerfully…