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Zambian opposition leader detained for ‘treason’: lawyer
April 12, 2017
Zambian opposition leader detained for ‘treason’: lawyer
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, who refused to accept defeat in last year's presidential election, was detained Tuesday on treason…
Putin warns of future chemical weapons ‘provocations’ to frame Assad
April 11, 2017
Putin warns of future chemical weapons ‘provocations’ to frame Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned of future chemical weapons "provocations" in Syria that would be used to frame…
G7 states reach no deal on UK call for further Syria sanctions
April 11, 2017
G7 states reach no deal on UK call for further Syria sanctions
Foreign ministers from Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized nations reached no agreement on a British suggestion that sanctions be…
UPDATE: Passenger dragged off overbooked United flight is a Vietnamese-American physician
April 11, 2017
UPDATE: Passenger dragged off overbooked United flight is a Vietnamese-American physician
A man's refusal to give up his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight led to a disturbing scene Sunday…
US secretary of state, top diplomats hold urgent meeting on Syria crisis
April 11, 2017
US secretary of state, top diplomats hold urgent meeting on Syria crisis
With fresh urgency but scant solutions, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and top foreign diplomats held an urgent meeting…
May, Trump agree Russia should break ties with Assad: UK PM’s office
April 11, 2017
May, Trump agree Russia should break ties with Assad: UK PM’s office
British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke on Monday to US President Donald Trump and agreed that "a window of opportunity"…
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman
April 10, 2017
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman
Britain is in discussions with international partners on how it can put more pressure on the Syrian government and its…
Defiant Swedes unite, reject violence after truck attack
April 10, 2017
Defiant Swedes unite, reject violence after truck attack
A carpet of flowers, candles and stuffed toys on Sunday covered the steps of a Stockholm shopping plaza where up…
Three killed in Mogadishu army camp attack: military
April 10, 2017
Three killed in Mogadishu army camp attack: military
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Mogadishu army camp Monday, killing at least three soldiers a day after…
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support
April 10, 2017
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support
President Donald Trump's national security adviser is calling on Russia to re-evaluate its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leaving…