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Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens
August 31, 2016
Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens
Some places take much of their beauty from their secluded location, far from the bustle and noise of city life.…
‘Islamic State’ axe-attacker planned to move to Germany: sources
August 31, 2016
‘Islamic State’ axe-attacker planned to move to Germany: sources
An Islamic State supporter who was shot dead in Russia after he attacked police officers with an axe had planned…
North Korea executes vice premier in latest purge: South
August 31, 2016
North Korea executes vice premier in latest purge: South
North Korea has executed its vice premier for education and rebuked two high-ranking officials, South Korea said on Wednesday, which,…
Trump to meet Mexican president ahead of immigration speech
August 31, 2016
Trump to meet Mexican president ahead of immigration speech
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he will meet Mexico's president on Wednesday, hours before he sets out proposals…
Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan hit by suspected suicide car bomb
August 30, 2016
Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan hit by suspected suicide car bomb
A suspected suicide car bomber rammed the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Tuesday, killing…
Clinton aide Abedin leaves husband Weiner after sexting report
August 30, 2016
Clinton aide Abedin leaves husband Weiner after sexting report
Huma Abedin, one of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's top aides, said on Monday that she was separating from her…
US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House
August 30, 2016
US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House
The Obama administration will meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees this fiscal year a month ahead of schedule…
Italy rescues 6,500 migrants from Mediterranean
August 30, 2016
Italy rescues 6,500 migrants from Mediterranean
Some 6,500 migrants were saved off the Libyan coast in 40 separate rescue missions on Monday, the Italian coast guard…
Uzbek leader in intensive care after brain hemorrhage: daughter
August 29, 2016
Uzbek leader in intensive care after brain hemorrhage: daughter
Uzbekistan's president Islam Karimov, who has built his authoritarian rule on warnings of a militant Islamist threat to the Central…
Options sought as Merkel’s radio silence complicates path to soft Brexit landing
August 29, 2016
Options sought as Merkel’s radio silence complicates path to soft Brexit landing
Triggering the procedure for Britain to exit the European Union is like turning off the engines on an airplane, a…