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United States sets out limits on its spying as part of new data pact with EU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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