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Sri Lanka president vows never to reappoint ousted premier
November 25, 2018
Sri Lanka president vows never to reappoint ousted premier
President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday reignited the power struggle that has crippled Sri Lanka’s government for more than a…
How Ireland beat Britain in the Brexit divorce battle
November 25, 2018
How Ireland beat Britain in the Brexit divorce battle
The Brexit deal marks a clear victory for Ireland — one no-one in Britain saw coming and one which…
EU leaders approve ‘tragic’ Brexit deal
November 25, 2018
EU leaders approve ‘tragic’ Brexit deal
European Union leaders on Sunday approved a historic Brexit deal, holding out hopes of close future ties even as…
In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use
November 25, 2018
In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — After coming face to face with “unpredictable” gun-waving children almost 25 years ago, the former…
Taiwan’s progressive image takes hit after divisive polls
November 25, 2018
Taiwan’s progressive image takes hit after divisive polls
LGBT activists in Taiwan fear their newly won right to marriage equality is under threat, while the president is…
22 dead, scores feared drowned after Uganda boat sinks
November 25, 2018
22 dead, scores feared drowned after Uganda boat sinks
Twenty-two people have died and more than 60 are feared drowned after a pleasure boat sank on Lake Victoria,…
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
November 24, 2018
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday in central Paris against “yellow vest” protesters demanding French President Emmanuel…
Taiwan’s ruling party faces major defeat in key elections
November 24, 2018
Taiwan’s ruling party faces major defeat in key elections
Taiwan’s ruling party took a huge hit in mid-term local elections Saturday, a significant blow to President Tsai Ing-wen,…
US missionary’s body could be lost in battle to preserve isolated tribe
November 24, 2018
US missionary’s body could be lost in battle to preserve isolated tribe
The body of American missionary-adventurer John Allen Chau may never be recovered from the lost island where he fell…
May heads to Brussels as Spain threatens Brexit summit
November 24, 2018
May heads to Brussels as Spain threatens Brexit summit
British Prime Minister Theresa May was headed back to Brussels on Saturday to defend the planned Brexit divorce deal…