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United States sets out limits on its spying as part of new data pact with EU
February 29, 2016
United States sets out limits on its spying as part of new data pact with EU
The United States has set out limits to its use of data collected in bulk about European citizens after a…
Children sacrificed to bring luck in Uganda elections: charity
February 29, 2016
Children sacrificed to bring luck in Uganda elections: charity
Six cases of the mutilation and murder of children as "good luck" sacrifices were reported during the recent Ugandan elections,…
Top Vatican Cardinal says Church made enormous mistakes over sex abuse
February 29, 2016
Top Vatican Cardinal says Church made enormous mistakes over sex abuse
Australian Cardinal George Pell said on Sunday the Catholic Church made "enormous mistakes" and dismissed cases of sexual abuse of…
EU’s Tower of Babel may fall while leaders distracted
February 28, 2016
EU’s Tower of Babel may fall while leaders distracted
It's little wonder the European Union can't find common solutions to Europe's urgent problems when its main members are having…
After G20 stalemate, focus turns to signs of growth momentum
February 28, 2016
After G20 stalemate, focus turns to signs of growth momentum
Investors worried about the risk of a new global recession are hoping that data over the coming week will show…
Clinton has one eye on Trump after huge win in South Carolina
February 28, 2016
Clinton has one eye on Trump after huge win in South Carolina
Fresh off a runaway win in the South Carolina primary, Democrat Hillary Clinton turned her sights to a possible match-up…
Dozens killed, wounded in Afghanistan suicide attacks
February 28, 2016
Dozens killed, wounded in Afghanistan suicide attacks
A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up near the Afghan Defense Ministry in Kabul on Saturday, causing heavy casualties just…
Putin says ‘foreign enemies’ seek to disrupt Russian elections
February 27, 2016
Putin says ‘foreign enemies’ seek to disrupt Russian elections
President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that foreign enemies were seeking to disrupt upcoming parliamentary elections and ordered Russia's security…
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
February 27, 2016
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
At least six people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced during a week of fighting between Islamic militants…
ASEAN says seriously concerned about rising South China Sea tensions
February 27, 2016
ASEAN says seriously concerned about rising South China Sea tensions
Southeast Asian nations expressed serious concern on Saturday about growing international tension over disputed waters in the South China Sea.China…