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US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
October 24, 2017
US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ trip to the Philippines this week couldn’t have been better, coming just…
Xi accrues power, worrying critics and delighting supporters
October 24, 2017
Xi accrues power, worrying critics and delighting supporters
The model lunar rover didn’t much impress the retiree in a cotton Mao jacket visiting an exhibition of Chinese achievements…
Who killed Kim Jong Un’s half brother? Here’s what we know
October 23, 2017
Who killed Kim Jong Un’s half brother? Here’s what we know
Eight months after the audacious assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estranged half brother, a Malaysian court is…
Widow of slain US soldier says Trump call ‘made me cry even worse’
October 23, 2017
Widow of slain US soldier says Trump call ‘made me cry even worse’
The widow of a US Army sergeant killed in Niger this month said on Monday that President Donald Trump “made…
Russian radio station says intruder stabs presenter in neck
October 23, 2017
Russian radio station says intruder stabs presenter in neck
An intruder forced his way into the offices of Russian radio station Ekho Moskvy and stabbed one of the station’s…
End ‘containment’ of asylum-seekers on islands, aid groups tell Greek PM
October 23, 2017
End ‘containment’ of asylum-seekers on islands, aid groups tell Greek PM
Over a dozen human rights groups and aid organizations wrote to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday urging him…
Bangladesh says Rohingya arrivals ‘untenable’ as thousands arrive daily
October 23, 2017
Bangladesh says Rohingya arrivals ‘untenable’ as thousands arrive daily
Nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees have fled violence in Myanmar, an “untenable situation” for neighbor Bangladesh, the country’s UN envoy…
Right-wing: Italian votes ‘a lesson in democracy for Europe’
October 23, 2017
Right-wing: Italian votes ‘a lesson in democracy for Europe’
The head of Italy’s right-wing Northern League party says twin referendums seeking more autonomy for two wealthy northern regions were…
Kenya to charge opposition leader’s sister with incitement to violence
October 23, 2017
Kenya to charge opposition leader’s sister with incitement to violence
Kenyan prosecutors will charge the sister of opposition leader Raila Odinga and an opposition senator with incitement to violence after…
Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel
October 23, 2017
Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel
Indonesia on Monday said it had made “urgent” requests for an explanation why the United States barred its military chief…