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US General John Hyten would resist ‘illegal’ Trump nuclear launch order
November 19, 2017
US General John Hyten would resist ‘illegal’ Trump nuclear launch order
Speaking in Canada on Saturday, Air Force General John Hyten said he had given a lot of thought to what…
Venezuela opposition leader Ledezma flees to Spain
November 18, 2017
Venezuela opposition leader Ledezma flees to Spain
Veteran Venezuelan opposition leader Antonio Ledezma, under house arrest since 2015 for alleged coup plotting, escaped across the border to…
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
November 18, 2017
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the African region was committed to supporting “the people of Zimbabwe” after…
Zimbabweans march as Mugabe’s future in the balance
November 18, 2017
Zimbabweans march as Mugabe’s future in the balance
Thousands of protesters flooded Zimbabwe’s streets demanding Robert Mugabe’s resignation on Saturday in a movement organized by independence war veterans…
US and Poland strike $10.5 billion missile defense deal
November 18, 2017
US and Poland strike $10.5 billion missile defense deal
In a move likely to irk Russia, the US and Poland agreed on Friday a major arms deal that could see…
Senior Chinese envoy in North Korea amid chill in ties
November 18, 2017
Senior Chinese envoy in North Korea amid chill in ties
The highest-level Chinese envoy to North Korea in two years held meetings in the country’s capital to try to improve…
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
November 18, 2017
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
Greek police clashed with hooded youths in Athens on Friday after thousands marched to mark a bloody 1973 student uprising…
US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers
November 17, 2017
US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers
The US State Department has urged Americans travelling to Europe during the holiday season to exercise caution. A travel alert…
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
November 17, 2017
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
Salvatore “Toto” Riina, the Sicilian Mafia’s most powerful boss of the 20th century who was convicted for ordering dozens of…
Ruling Zimbabwe party works to force out Mugabe
November 17, 2017
Ruling Zimbabwe party works to force out Mugabe
Leaders of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s party are making plans to force him from office if the 93-year-old leader resists…