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Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
January 1, 2018
Turkey pushes for normalizing relations with Germany
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced the push for formal charges against Yucel as he said Germany and Turkey were…
Congolese forces kill at least seven during anti-government protests: UN
January 1, 2018
Congolese forces kill at least seven during anti-government protests: UN
Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday during protests against President Joseph…
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
January 1, 2018
AP PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve observances around the world
People around the world are welcoming 2018 with fireworks displays, partying and an array of local traditions. One of the…
Media group: 81 reporters died, threats soared in 2017
January 1, 2018
Media group: 81 reporters died, threats soared in 2017
At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed,…
Kim Jong Un: North Korea has completed nuclear program, US will never attack
January 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un: North Korea has completed nuclear program, US will never attack
North Korea made significant strides in the development of its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs in 2017. In a…
Plane crashes in Costa Rica, killing 10 foreign tourists, 12 total
January 1, 2018
Plane crashes in Costa Rica, killing 10 foreign tourists, 12 total
The plane carrying 12 people reportedly “collided with a mountain” in Costa Rica shortly after takeoff. All of the passengers…
Congo security forces accused of killing two during anti-government protests
December 31, 2017
Congo security forces accused of killing two during anti-government protests
Congolese security forces shot dead two men on Sunday during protests against President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step down from…
UK may use taxes to get tech giants to do more to fight extremism, minister says
December 31, 2017
UK may use taxes to get tech giants to do more to fight extremism, minister says
Britain may impose new taxes on tech giants like Google and Facebook unless they do more to combat online extremism…
New Year’s Eve: Are fireworks harming the environment?
December 31, 2017
New Year’s Eve: Are fireworks harming the environment?
Starting a new year can be costly. Germans, for instance, send €100 to 200 million ($240 million) up in smoke…
Australian diplomat’s tip led to Trump Russia probe: US paper
December 31, 2017
Australian diplomat’s tip led to Trump Russia probe: US paper
A tip from a top Australian diplomat helped persuade US authorities to investigate Russian attempts to intervene in the 2016 US presidential…