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New task for old ally of China’s President Xi suggests bigger role ahead
January 30, 2018
New task for old ally of China’s President Xi suggests bigger role ahead
China implied on Monday a new job could be in the offing for Wang Qishan, the powerful former top graft-buster…
Cambodia charges 10 foreigners for producing porn over dance party
January 30, 2018
Cambodia charges 10 foreigners for producing porn over dance party
A Cambodian judge is investigating whether to pursue pornography charges against 10 foreigners arrested after organizing a party which featured…
Travel ban: US to again conditionally admit refugees from 11 nations
January 30, 2018
Travel ban: US to again conditionally admit refugees from 11 nations
The US will resume admitting refugees from countries that it said posed increased security risks. Officials will apply extra vetting…
US issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs
January 30, 2018
US issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs
The Trump administration late Monday released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 “oligarchs” who have flourished during…
France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
January 29, 2018
France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
French prosecutors have reopened a probe into allegations of rape involving Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin. He denies any wrongdoing, and…
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters
January 29, 2018
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters
More than 100 foreign fighters have returned to Belgium, with more to follow. Some want to leave their past behind,…
Philippine police return to war on drugs, cannot promise no bloodshed
January 29, 2018
Philippine police return to war on drugs, cannot promise no bloodshed
Police in the Philippines on Monday resumed President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, making visits to the homes of users…
Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close
January 29, 2018
Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close
Germany has said it is resettling the last few migrants from Greece and Italy under the EU’s relocation scheme. Germany…
Ex-guerrilla launches historic presidential bid in Colombia
January 29, 2018
Ex-guerrilla launches historic presidential bid in Colombia
Former guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono was once one of Colombia’s most-wanted men. Now he is a presidential contender. The graying,…
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
January 29, 2018
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s call to boycott the March presidential election, and…