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Report: Kenyan lawyer offers livestock to wed Obama’s daughter
May 28, 2015
Report: Kenyan lawyer offers livestock to wed Obama’s daughter
A Kenyan lawyer has offered US president Barack Obama 50 cows and other assorted livestock in exchange for his 16-year…
Bangladesh ‘plans to move thousands of Rohingya to island’
May 27, 2015
Bangladesh ‘plans to move thousands of Rohingya to island’
Bangladesh plans to relocate thousands of Rohingya who have spent years in refugee camps near the Myanmar border to a…
Iran says nuclear talks with powers might be extended past June 30
May 27, 2015
Iran says nuclear talks with powers might be extended past June 30
A self-imposed deadline of June 30 for Iran and six major powers to reach a final nuclear deal to resolve…
US, South Korea, Japan seek to raise pressure on North’s nuclear program
May 27, 2015
US, South Korea, Japan seek to raise pressure on North’s nuclear program
The United States and two key Asian allies discussed how to increase pressure on North Korea to halt its nuclear…
Early election results: Ethiopia’s ruling party sweeps parliament
May 27, 2015
Early election results: Ethiopia’s ruling party sweeps parliament
Ethiopia's ruling party and its allies won a large majority in parliament, the country's election board said on Wednesday, based…
Queen Elizabeth sets in train Cameron’s EU referendum plan
May 27, 2015
Queen Elizabeth sets in train Cameron’s EU referendum plan
Britain's Queen Elizabeth set in motion Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for a European Union membership referendum on Wednesday as…
German city evacuates 20,000 people to defuse WWII bomb
May 27, 2015
German city evacuates 20,000 people to defuse WWII bomb
German authorities evacuated around 20,000 people from their homes in the western city of Cologne on Wednesday after a World…
Over 2,500 migrants still adrift, UN says ahead of SE Asia meeting
May 27, 2015
Over 2,500 migrants still adrift, UN says ahead of SE Asia meeting
More than 2,500 migrants could still be stranded on boats in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, according to…
Madagascar’s parliament votes to impeach president
May 27, 2015
Madagascar’s parliament votes to impeach president
Madagascar's parliament voted to impeach President Hery Rajaonarimampianina, threatening to derail rebuilding efforts after years of crisis.The vote by 121…
Erdogan aims to turn Turkey into major defense industry power
May 27, 2015
Erdogan aims to turn Turkey into major defense industry power
For years Turkey has boasted NATO's largest army, bar only the United States, and now President Tayyip Erdogan wants a…