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France’s Macron wants migrant smuggling crackdown
November 29, 2017
France’s Macron wants migrant smuggling crackdown
African migrants trapped in Libya must be “evacuated,” says French President Emmanuel Macron. Bound for the EU-Africa summit, he told…
N. Korea says US mainland within range after testing new missile
November 29, 2017
N. Korea says US mainland within range after testing new missile
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday that put the entire US…
At least 17 killed in gold mine dispute on Mali-Guinea border
November 28, 2017
At least 17 killed in gold mine dispute on Mali-Guinea border
A two-day skirmish between Guinean and Malian villagers over control of a gold mine that straddles the countries’ joint border…
Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis in Myanmar address
November 28, 2017
Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis in Myanmar address
Pope Francis called for respect for rights and justice in a keenly-watched address in Myanmar on Tuesday, but refrained from…
France says counter-extremist Sahel force implementation is too slow
November 28, 2017
France says counter-extremist Sahel force implementation is too slow
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the implementation of a West African force set up to fight Islamist…
Greek police raids find explosives, nine held over links to banned Turkish group
November 28, 2017
Greek police raids find explosives, nine held over links to banned Turkish group
Greek security services raided Athens apartments and found bomb-making equipment on Tuesday, and detained nine people on suspected links to…
Pro-refugee German mayor stabbed by man shouting anti-migrant rhetoric
November 28, 2017
Pro-refugee German mayor stabbed by man shouting anti-migrant rhetoric
The conservative mayor of a small town in western Germany who is known for his liberal migrant policy was stabbed…
Top Chinese general under investigation for corruption hangs himself
November 28, 2017
Top Chinese general under investigation for corruption hangs himself
A top Chinese general hanged himself after coming under investigation for corruption charges, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported Tuesday.…
Teargas, chaos as Kenyatta to be sworn in for disputed second term
November 28, 2017
Teargas, chaos as Kenyatta to be sworn in for disputed second term
Kenyan police fired teargas and clashed with both ruling party and opposition supporters Tuesday ahead of the swearing in as…
Ireland on verge of snap election as deputy PM refuses to resign
November 28, 2017
Ireland on verge of snap election as deputy PM refuses to resign
Ireland’s deputy prime minister has resisted calls to resign, setting the country up for a possible snap election. The minority…