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US highlights human rights at UN council, but some states wary
April 19, 2017
US highlights human rights at UN council, but some states wary
The United States on Tuesday held what it dubbed a historic UN Security Council meeting on the link between rights…
Trump has embraced autocratic leaders without hesitation
April 19, 2017
Trump has embraced autocratic leaders without hesitation
President Donald Trump congratulated Turkey's president for sweeping up more power. He hailed Egypt's strongman leader as a "fantastic guy."…
Russia grants 9 Arab countries visa-free entry, excludes Egypt
April 18, 2017
Russia grants 9 Arab countries visa-free entry, excludes Egypt
The Russian government released on Monday a list of 18 countries whose citizens have been granted the right to enter…
Russian delegation travels to Egypt to discuss Mistral equipment deal: TASS
April 18, 2017
Russian delegation travels to Egypt to discuss Mistral equipment deal: TASS
A Russian delegation left for Egypt to participate in the next stage of negotiations on delivering communications and control equipment…
Nearly 9,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean over weekend: IOM
April 18, 2017
Nearly 9,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean over weekend: IOM
Nearly 9,000 mainly African migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean this past long weekend after being put by smugglers in…
British PM May calls for early election to strengthen Brexit hand
April 18, 2017
British PM May calls for early election to strengthen Brexit hand
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying she needed to strengthen…
‘I will protect you!’ Le Pen tells voters ahead of presidential election
April 18, 2017
‘I will protect you!’ Le Pen tells voters ahead of presidential election
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday sought to mobilize her supporters six days ahead of France's most unpredictable presidential…
US authorities launch nationwide search for alleged ‘Facebook killer’
April 18, 2017
US authorities launch nationwide search for alleged ‘Facebook killer’
United States authorities launched a nationwide manhunt Monday for a gunman who shot and killed an elderly man, and then…
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
April 17, 2017
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
Germany said on Monday the close result in Turkey's referendum on expanding Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's powers was a big…
Pope on Easter: cling to faith amid wars and hatred
April 16, 2017
Pope on Easter: cling to faith amid wars and hatred
In an impromptu Easter Sunday speech, Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged people to hold fast in their "fearful hearts" to…