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Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor
November 19, 2016
Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor
Vietnam is extending its runway on an island in the South China Sea also claimed by Beijing, according to fresh…
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
November 19, 2016
Pope decries ‘epidemic of animosity’ against immigrants, other faiths
Pope Francis on Saturday said an "epidemic of animosity" against people of other races or religions was hurting the weakest…
China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals
November 19, 2016
China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals
Chinese state media warned U.S.
Myanmar denies Bangladeshi accounts of Muslims trying to flee over border
November 19, 2016
Myanmar denies Bangladeshi accounts of Muslims trying to flee over border
Myanmar's state media on Saturday denied Bangladesh border guards' accounts of Rohingya Muslims fleeing conflict at home by trying to…
Fillon grabs narrow poll lead for French presidential nomination
November 19, 2016
Fillon grabs narrow poll lead for French presidential nomination
Former French prime minister Francois Fillon has continued to gain ground on rivals to win the nomination of the conservative…
Trump names new attorney general, CIA director
November 18, 2016
Trump names new attorney general, CIA director
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped three senior leaders of his national security and law enforcement teams, choosing Senator Jeff…
Italian politician under fire for saying anti-mafia MP should be killed
November 18, 2016
Italian politician under fire for saying anti-mafia MP should be killed
The governor of a southern Italian region has come under fire for saying the head of parliament's anti-mafia committee deserved…
Thirteen workers trapped, three dead, in Turkish copper mine after landslide
November 18, 2016
Thirteen workers trapped, three dead, in Turkish copper mine after landslide
Rescue teams sought to free 13 workers trapped in a copper mine in southeast Turkey on Friday after it was…
US spy chief says has submitted letter of resignation
November 17, 2016
US spy chief says has submitted letter of resignation
Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper said on Thursday that he submitted his letter of resignation but would stay…
Europe at risk of collapse; France, Germany must lead – French PM
November 17, 2016
Europe at risk of collapse; France, Germany must lead – French PM
The European Union is in danger of breaking apart unless France and Germany, in particular, work harder to stimulate growth…