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Death toll rises to 11 in Taiwan quake
February 6, 2016
Death toll rises to 11 in Taiwan quake
The death toll has climbed to 11 in an earthquake that struck southern Taiwan.Taiwan's Emergency Management Information center says that…
Austria’s finance minister asks EU to cover costs of additional migrants
February 6, 2016
Austria’s finance minister asks EU to cover costs of additional migrants
Austria's Finance Minister Hans-Joerg Schelling has asked the European Commission to provide 600 million euros ($670 million) to cover the…
Somali, AU troops retake key port from Shebab: army and witnesses
February 6, 2016
Somali, AU troops retake key port from Shebab: army and witnesses
Somali government troops and African Union peacekeepers on Saturday recaptured the key port of Merka from Shebab insurgents, just one…
Seoul: N. Korea moves up rocket launch window to Feb. 7-14
February 6, 2016
Seoul: N. Korea moves up rocket launch window to Feb. 7-14
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has moved up the window of its planned long-range rocket launch to Feb.…
On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
February 6, 2016
On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
Tens of thousands of Syrians sought refuge in Turkey on Saturday, while those who have already made the crossing waited…
Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians
February 6, 2016
Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians
An al Qaeda linked militant group claims it is holding an Australian doctor and his wife who were abducted last…
As Myanmar powerbrokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?
February 6, 2016
As Myanmar powerbrokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?
As Aung San Suu Kyi's lawmakers smiled for the cameras at the first sessions of Myanmar's parliament, a summit of…
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
February 6, 2016
Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks
Pakistan said as many Taliban groups as possible must be persuaded to join any upcoming peace discussions with the Afghan…
UN study finds more women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated
February 5, 2016
UN study finds more women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated
LONDON, Feb 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - More than 200 million girls and women globally have suffered genital mutilation, far…
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
February 5, 2016
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
BEIRUT/MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it suspected Turkey was preparing a military incursion into Syria, as a Syrian…