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John McCain, US war hero and political maverick, dead at 81
August 26, 2018
John McCain, US war hero and political maverick, dead at 81
John McCain, a war hero and towering figure in US politics, known for reaching across the aisle in an…
NAFTA talks with US ‘very far’ along: Mexico’s Guajardo
August 25, 2018
NAFTA talks with US ‘very far’ along: Mexico’s Guajardo
US and Mexican negotiators will continue meeting through the weekend to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement and…
Irish PM urges action on abuse as pope admits ‘shame and pain’
August 25, 2018
Irish PM urges action on abuse as pope admits ‘shame and pain’
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Saturday urged Pope Francis to take action to ensure justice for abuse victims…
Pope Francis arrives in Ireland
August 25, 2018
Pope Francis arrives in Ireland
Pope Francis touched down in Dublin on Saturday for an historic two-day visit to Ireland, where the Catholic Church…
Residents on edge as Lane lashes Hawaii
August 25, 2018
Residents on edge as Lane lashes Hawaii
Torrential rain pounded Hawaii on Friday as Hurricane Lane, now downgraded to a tropical storm, crawled toward the island…
Trump cancels Pompeo’s trip to North Korea over stalled nuclear diplomacy
August 25, 2018
Trump cancels Pompeo’s trip to North Korea over stalled nuclear diplomacy
US President Donald Trump abruptly canceled his top diplomat’s planned trip to North Korea on Friday, publicly acknowledging for…
‘Disappointed’ South Africa summons US envoy for Trump tweet
August 24, 2018
‘Disappointed’ South Africa summons US envoy for Trump tweet
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government said Friday it had summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country to “convey…
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
August 24, 2018
US sanctions on Russia tied to UK attack to take effect Monday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US sanctions against Russia tied to a nerve agent attack in Britain, which were announced earlier this…
Brazil’s Lula plays kingmaker from his prison cell
August 24, 2018
Brazil’s Lula plays kingmaker from his prison cell
CURITIBA/RECIFE (Reuters) – It is Thursday outside a government building in this tidy city in southern Brazil. Luiz Inacio Lula…
Australia’s next PM made his name on turning back refugees
August 24, 2018
Australia’s next PM made his name on turning back refugees
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s next prime minister, Scott Morrison, is seen by some as an incongruous mix of a…