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EU to take legal action against Poland over judiciary reform
July 26, 2017
EU to take legal action against Poland over judiciary reform
The European Commission said on Wednesday it would start legal action against Poland over an overhaul of the judiciary that…
Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces
July 26, 2017
Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces
President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military “in any capacity”, citing “tremendous medical costs and…
New US sanctions won’t help to mend ties: Russian diplomat
July 26, 2017
New US sanctions won’t help to mend ties: Russian diplomat
A senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday that a new package of US sanctions against Russia harms chances for improving…
Fires force evacuation of 10,000 in French Riviera
July 26, 2017
Fires force evacuation of 10,000 in French Riviera
Authorities ordered the evacuation of 10,000 people as fires hopscotched around the Riviera for a third day Wednesday, tearing through…
31 dead in Taliban car bomb attack
July 26, 2017
31 dead in Taliban car bomb attack
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for a car bombing in Kabul that left at least 31 people dead, as the…
Senate votes on Obamacare repeal bill
July 26, 2017
Senate votes on Obamacare repeal bill
When Vice President Mike Pence cast his tie-breaking ‘yes’ vote, there was no spontaneous applause or cheers from Republicans on…
US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel
July 25, 2017
US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel
A US Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian vessel near the northern Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, after the…
Kenyan president fails to show for election debate
July 25, 2017
Kenyan president fails to show for election debate
Kenyan opposition presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Monday fielded questions alone on stage after his rival, President Uhuru Kenyatta, failed…
Europe-wide police operation saves hundreds of sex trafficking victims
July 25, 2017
Europe-wide police operation saves hundreds of sex trafficking victims
Law enforcement agencies across Europe carried out massive coordinated operations against organized criminal groups involved in trafficking and forced sexual…
Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
July 25, 2017
Interpol releases list of 173 potential IS bombers who could be in Europe
European counterterrorism networks warned that the battleground losses of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) could lead to suicide bombers taking revenge…