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France starts clearing ‘jungle’ migrant camp in Calais
October 24, 2016
France starts clearing ‘jungle’ migrant camp in Calais
France began clearing the sprawling "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais on Monday, with hundreds carrying suitcases queuing outside a hangar…
Cameroon President vows probe after rail crash kills at least 75
October 24, 2016
Cameroon President vows probe after rail crash kills at least 75
Cameroon's President Paul Biya on Sunday pledged to investigate the causes of a rail crash that killed at least 75…
Mass prison break in Haiti, 174 inmates flee after killing guard
October 23, 2016
Mass prison break in Haiti, 174 inmates flee after killing guard
Most inmates of a northern Haitian prison escaped on Saturday after killing a guard and stealing firearms, said authorities who…
Somali pirates free 26 Asian sailors held since 2012
October 23, 2016
Somali pirates free 26 Asian sailors held since 2012
Somali pirates have freed 26 Asian sailors held captive in a small fishing village for more than four years since…
British charities press France ahead of ‘Jungle’ camp demolition
October 23, 2016
British charities press France ahead of ‘Jungle’ camp demolition
British charities and lawmakers have urged French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve to ensure the safety of children in the "Jungle"…
Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race: Reuters/Ipsos poll
October 23, 2016
Clinton far ahead in Electoral College race: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton maintained her commanding lead in the race to win the Electoral College and claim the U.S.…
Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows ‘rigged’ message resonates
October 22, 2016
Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows ‘rigged’ message resonates
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gained on his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton among American voters this week, cutting her lead…
At least 19 killed in Siberia helicopter crash
October 22, 2016
At least 19 killed in Siberia helicopter crash
At least 19 people were killed when a helicopter crashed in northwestern Siberia, a Russian investigative committee has said.Investigators said…
Over 50,000 evacuated in typhoon’s path in southern China
October 22, 2016
Over 50,000 evacuated in typhoon’s path in southern China
Typhoon Haima forced the evacuations of more than 50,000 people in southern China after hammering the northern Philippines with ferocious…
Duterte didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from U.S., Philippine officials say
October 21, 2016
Duterte didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from U.S., Philippine officials say
Philippine officials sought on Friday to play down comments by President Rodrigo Duterte who announced his "separation" from the United…