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US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
February 3, 2016
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
The United States is open to the possibility of joint naval patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea,…
Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch
February 3, 2016
Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch
Japan placed its military on alert on Wednesday to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens Japan, while…
Arrests in France thwart attack on nightspots, official says
February 2, 2016
Arrests in France thwart attack on nightspots, official says
A French police official says five people were arrested outside the city of Lyon with plans to stage attacks on…
Merkel presses Putin to ensure Ukraine ceasefire holds
February 2, 2016
Merkel presses Putin to ensure Ukraine ceasefire holds
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to use his influence to ensure a ceasefire is…
More than 62,000 migrant arrivals in Greece last month: IOM
February 2, 2016
More than 62,000 migrant arrivals in Greece last month: IOM
The total number of migrants and refugees arriving in Greece in January topped 62,000, the International Organization for Migration said…
North Korea getting better at hiding nuke, rocket tests
February 2, 2016
North Korea getting better at hiding nuke, rocket tests
Less than a month after its purported H-bomb test, attention is now focused on whether North Korea is readying a…
Afghan Taliban open new front in war with attacks on media
February 2, 2016
Afghan Taliban open new front in war with attacks on media
The Taliban suicide bombing against a bus carrying employees of Afghanistan's biggest media company last month has shocked local journalists,…
Britain and EU strike deal on nations blocking unwanted new laws
February 2, 2016
Britain and EU strike deal on nations blocking unwanted new laws
Britain has reached an agreement with European Union officials on a mechanism to block unwanted EU legislation, a source in…
Battle to honor slain Putin critic Nemtsov unfolds beneath Kremlin towers
February 1, 2016
Battle to honor slain Putin critic Nemtsov unfolds beneath Kremlin towers
As the Kremlin clock inched toward midnight and the ice-bound river beneath their feet melted, a group of Russians silently…
China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing
February 1, 2016
China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing
China accused the United States on Monday of seeking maritime hegemony in the name of freedom of navigation after a…