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At least 848 Afghan civilian casualties in Kunduz: UN

At least 848 Afghan civilian casualties in Kunduz: UN

At least 848 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded following a Taliban attack on the northern city of Kunduz in…
China navy carries out more drills in disputed South China Sea

China navy carries out more drills in disputed South China Sea

China's navy has in recent days carried out more exercises in the disputed South China Sea, the Defense Ministry said…
N. Korean pop band sneaks out of China

N. Korean pop band sneaks out of China

North Korea's premier pop group, the all-girl Moranbong band formed by leader Kim Jong-Un, has cancelled its first concert abroad…
Trapped in Greece by EU rules, migrants desperate to get out

Trapped in Greece by EU rules, migrants desperate to get out

Guylo is a musician, looking for a place of peace to play his guitar. Fares wants to study.
What would happen in a region ruled by France’s far-right?

What would happen in a region ruled by France’s far-right?

The far-right's rising star Marion Marechal-Le Pen might well walk up the steps of the world-famous Cannes Film Festival in…
Swiss arrest two Syrians; traces of explosives in car – media reports

Swiss arrest two Syrians; traces of explosives in car – media reports

Two Syrian nationals were arrested in Geneva on Friday and traces of explosives were found in their car, the local…
Afghan forces end siege at Spanish embassy in Kabul

Afghan forces end siege at Spanish embassy in Kabul

Afghan security forces suppressed a suicide attack on a guest house attached to the Spanish embassy in Kabul, killing three…
In final push for climate deal, nations seek turning point from fossil fuels

In final push for climate deal, nations seek turning point from fossil fuels

At the tail end of the hottest year on record, climate negotiators in Paris will aim on Saturday to seal…
CNN: Maid, 11, accuses cricket star of abuse – ‘They used to beat me with sticks’

CNN: Maid, 11, accuses cricket star of abuse – ‘They used to beat me with sticks’

She's known as "Happy" but when Mahfuza Akhter was found bruised and crying in the streets of Dhaka she was…
Global climate talks stumbling near finish line; Obama, Xi talk

Global climate talks stumbling near finish line; Obama, Xi talk

Efforts to craft a global accord to combat climate change stumbled early on Friday after a "hard night" of talks,…
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