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UN official says not safe yet for Rohingya return to Myanmar
January 25, 2018
UN official says not safe yet for Rohingya return to Myanmar
Attacks on Rohingya Muslims appear to be continuing in Myanmar and it is not yet safe for the hundreds of…
Trump takes his ‘America First’ policies to Davos ‘globalists’
January 25, 2018
Trump takes his ‘America First’ policies to Davos ‘globalists’
President Donald Trump flew overnight to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he will push his “America First”…
US officials defend trade moves as Davos braces for Trump
January 24, 2018
US officials defend trade moves as Davos braces for Trump
The United States is committed to free and fair trade while bracing itself for possible retaliation from China over new…
CIA director interviewed in special counsel’s Russia probe: NBC
January 24, 2018
CIA director interviewed in special counsel’s Russia probe: NBC
CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been questioned by the special counsel’s office investigating alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US…
UK employment surges to unexpected record high, wages edge up
January 24, 2018
UK employment surges to unexpected record high, wages edge up
The number of people in work in Britain surged unexpectedly in the three months to November and regular wages rose…
Philippine volcano spreads lava almost 2 miles from crater
January 24, 2018
Philippine volcano spreads lava almost 2 miles from crater
Lava fountaining regularly from the Philippines’ most active volcano has flowed up to 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) from the crater…
Venezuela calls early election, Maduro to seek second term
January 24, 2018
Venezuela calls early election, Maduro to seek second term
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly has backed plans for a presidential election before April 30, months ahead of schedule. But neighboring countries…
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
January 24, 2018
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
It’s day two at the World Economic Forum and there’ll be no escaping Europe. The leaders of France and Germany,…
UN calls on Myanmar for unhindered access to Rohingya camps
January 24, 2018
UN calls on Myanmar for unhindered access to Rohingya camps
The United Nations on Wednesday called on Myanmar to give aid agencies unhindered access to camps it has built for…
Davos elite tap Cate Blanchett, Elton John, Shah Rukh Khan for human rights awards
January 23, 2018
Davos elite tap Cate Blanchett, Elton John, Shah Rukh Khan for human rights awards
Film star Cate Blanchett, singer-songwriter Elton John and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received awards at the World Economic Forum…