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Hurricane Matthew kills almost 900 in Haiti before hitting US
October 8, 2016
Hurricane Matthew kills almost 900 in Haiti before hitting US
Hurricane Matthew killed almost 900 people and displaced tens of thousands in Haiti before plowing northward on Saturday just off…
Security Council backs Portugal’s Guterres as UN chief
October 7, 2016
Security Council backs Portugal’s Guterres as UN chief
The Security Council on Thursday unanimously backed Antonio Guterres, the former prime minister of Portugal who was the UN's refugee…
Trump has shifted away from complete Muslim ban: Pence
October 7, 2016
Trump has shifted away from complete Muslim ban: Pence
Donald Trump has backed away from a total ban on Muslims entering the United States, vice presidential running mate Mike…
Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 7, 2016
Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to end a 52-year-old…
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
October 7, 2016
With US focused on vote, Russia takes advantage in Syria
With Barack Obama's presidency coming to a close and US policy for Syria at an impasse, Vladimir Putin's Russia has…
In Duterte’s war on drugs, local residents help draw up hit lists
October 7, 2016
In Duterte’s war on drugs, local residents help draw up hit lists
There are two versions of how Manila pedicab driver Neptali Celestino died. According to Philippines police, he shot at plainclothes officers…
Theresa May pitches Brexit ‘quiet revolution’ to turn Britain’s course
October 7, 2016
Theresa May pitches Brexit ‘quiet revolution’ to turn Britain’s course
For Prime Minister Theresa May, Britain's vote to leave the European Union is a demand for the biggest change in…
Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as Haiti death toll rises
October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as Haiti death toll rises
Matthew, the first major hurricane threatening a direct hit on the United States in more than 10 years, lashed Florida…
Somali Islamist militants kill six in Kenya attack
October 6, 2016
Somali Islamist militants kill six in Kenya attack
Islamist militants from the Somali group al Shabaab killed six people in an attack in northeast Kenya on Thursday, the…
UK banks target eurosceptic ministers as ‘hard Brexit’ fears grow
October 5, 2016
UK banks target eurosceptic ministers as ‘hard Brexit’ fears grow
As Britain's banks brace for a "hard Brexit" that could sever their links with the EU market, they are changing…