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Netherlands to hold referendum on new surveillance law
November 1, 2017
Netherlands to hold referendum on new surveillance law
The Netherlands will hold a referendum on legislation giving law enforcement authorities far-reaching surveillance powers, the Dutch Voting Commission said…
Germany marks 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation in Wittenberg
November 1, 2017
Germany marks 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation in Wittenberg
Germany celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation on Tuesday with a national holiday and ceremonies in the eastern city of…
NYC truck attack: Investigators scour driver’s background
November 1, 2017
NYC truck attack: Investigators scour driver’s background
Investigators worked through the night to determine what led a truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike…
Thai junta firmly in command after year of mourning for king
November 1, 2017
Thai junta firmly in command after year of mourning for king
Thailand’s military government has emerged from the year of official mourning for King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a firm grip on…
Trump’s chief of staff slowly revealing himself
November 1, 2017
Trump’s chief of staff slowly revealing himself
In his three months on the job, John Kelly has been credited with bringing order to a chaotic West Wing,…
Tech executives head to US Congress under harsh spotlight
October 31, 2017
Tech executives head to US Congress under harsh spotlight
Facebook Inc (FB.O), Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google head before US lawmakers on Tuesday for two days…
Trump blasts former aide at center of Russia probe as ‘liar’
October 31, 2017
Trump blasts former aide at center of Russia probe as ‘liar’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a former campaign aide thrust into the center of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia…
Xi, top China party officials, make symbolic visit to Shanghai
October 31, 2017
Xi, top China party officials, make symbolic visit to Shanghai
Days after taking over as China’s leader in 2012, Xi Jinping led other top Communist Party officials to Beijing’s National…
Catalan ex-leader to speak in Brussels as asylum rumors grow
October 31, 2017
Catalan ex-leader to speak in Brussels as asylum rumors grow
Catalonia’s ousted regional president will give a news conference in Brussels on Tuesday, European officials said, as speculation mounted that…
Nervous Kenyans await Odinga response to Kenyatta poll victory
October 31, 2017
Nervous Kenyans await Odinga response to Kenyatta poll victory
Nervous Kenyans waited on Tuesday for the response of opposition leader Raila Odinga to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in last…