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Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’
January 30, 2017
Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’
US President Donald Trump has declared his support for Christians "executed in large numbers" in the Middle East, two days…
UK petition to halt Trump state visit nears one million
January 30, 2017
UK petition to halt Trump state visit nears one million
Over a million people in Britain have signed a petition calling for US President Donald Trump's planned state visit to…
Air France turns away 21 from ‘Muslim countries’ for Trump ban
January 30, 2017
Air France turns away 21 from ‘Muslim countries’ for Trump ban
Air France has blocked 21 passengers from [predominantly-]Muslim countries from traveling to the US because they would have been refused…
Miss France beats Haiti and Colombia to clinch Miss Universe title
January 30, 2017
Miss France beats Haiti and Colombia to clinch Miss Universe title
Decked out in a gold-sequined gown, 24-year-old dental surgery student Iris Mittenaere beat 12 other finalists to take the crown.…
Trump’s first major test is travel ban uproar
January 30, 2017
Trump’s first major test is travel ban uproar
Donald Trump faced mass protests and global outrage over his controversial ban on travelers from seven [predominantly-]Muslim countries, facing the…
Canadian PM says mosque shooting a ‘terrorist attack on Muslims’
January 30, 2017
Canadian PM says mosque shooting a ‘terrorist attack on Muslims’
Six people were killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque during Sunday night prayers, in what…
In Turkey visit, British PM pushes trade, mentions human rights
January 29, 2017
In Turkey visit, British PM pushes trade, mentions human rights
British Prime Minister Theresa May signed a US$125 million fighter jet deal with Turkey on Saturday and briefly cautioned Ankara…
Trump talks to Putin, other world leaders about security threats
January 29, 2017
Trump talks to Putin, other world leaders about security threats
President Donald Trump discussed Syria and the fight against Islamic State with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday in one…
New US envoy to UN warns allies: back us or we’re ‘taking names’
January 28, 2017
New US envoy to UN warns allies: back us or we’re ‘taking names’
The newly appointed US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at…
Southern European leaders gather in Lisbon as populism gains
January 28, 2017
Southern European leaders gather in Lisbon as populism gains
Southern European leaders meet on Saturday in Lisbon to discuss growing challenges, from the refugee crisis to rising borrowing costs…