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Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
April 26, 2016
Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Australia's practice of detaining asylum seekers on PNG's northern Manus Island…
Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo
April 26, 2016
Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo
Desperately seeking an antidote to a rapidly aging population, Japanese policymakers are exploring ways to bring in more foreign workers…
North Korea seen readying another intermediate missile launch attempt: report
April 26, 2016
North Korea seen readying another intermediate missile launch attempt: report
North Korea appears to be preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on…
Afghan president blasts Taliban ‘slaves’, says little time left for peace
April 25, 2016
Afghan president blasts Taliban ‘slaves’, says little time left for peace
President Ashraf Ghani said Afghanistan faced a terrorist enemy led by Taliban "slaves" in Pakistan in a somber speech to…
Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end ‘addiction’ to oil
April 25, 2016
Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end ‘addiction’ to oil
The powerful young prince overseeing Saudi Arabia's economy unveiled ambitious plans on Monday aimed at ending the kingdom's "addiction" to…
Mexico hampered probe into apparent student massacre, panel says
April 25, 2016
Mexico hampered probe into apparent student massacre, panel says
A panel of international experts on Sunday accused Mexico's government of undermining their probe into the fate of 43 trainee…
India cancels visa to exiled Uighur leader, draws opposition rebuke
April 25, 2016
India cancels visa to exiled Uighur leader, draws opposition rebuke
India said on Monday it had withdrawn a visa to an exiled Uighur leader whom China has long branded a…
United States to send 250 more special forces troops to Syria
April 25, 2016
United States to send 250 more special forces troops to Syria
President Barack Obama will announce later on Monday plans to send up to 250 additional U.S. special forces troops to…
US volunteers seek adventure fighting Islamic State alongside Kurds
April 25, 2016
US volunteers seek adventure fighting Islamic State alongside Kurds
Towering over his Kurdish partner at a checkpoint in northern Iraq, U.S. volunteer John Cole cuts an unusual figure on…
South African President Zuma in Iran to develop trade, political ties: presidency
April 24, 2016
South African President Zuma in Iran to develop trade, political ties: presidency
South African President Jacob Zuma arrived in Iran on Sunday to strengthen political, trade and investment ties after crippling international…