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Over 3 million people move to cities every week: IOM
October 28, 2015
Over 3 million people move to cities every week: IOM
Over 3 million people around the world have been moving to cities every week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
Britain to keep troops in Afghanistan in 2016: minister
October 27, 2015
Britain to keep troops in Afghanistan in 2016: minister
Britain will keep its current level of 450 troops on non-combat missions in Afghanistan into 2016, Defense Secretary Michael Fallon…
Taliban urge rescuers ‘not to hold back’ on Afghan quake relief
October 27, 2015
Taliban urge rescuers ‘not to hold back’ on Afghan quake relief
The Taliban urged aid agencies on Tuesday to push ahead in delivering emergency relief supplies after a major earthquake hit…
Angry China says shadowed US warship near man-made islands in disputed sea
October 27, 2015
Angry China says shadowed US warship near man-made islands in disputed sea
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed close to China's man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday, drawing…
International Criminal Court says India should hand over Sudan’s Bashir
October 27, 2015
International Criminal Court says India should hand over Sudan’s Bashir
The International Criminal Court said India should arrest and hand over Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted on…
Congo opposition brands constitutional referendum result a ‘fraud’
October 27, 2015
Congo opposition brands constitutional referendum result a ‘fraud’
A Congolese opposition leader on Tuesday branded official referendum results claiming a landslide win for President Denis Sassou Nguesso's bid…
Malaysia becoming ‘police state’ as govt battles scandal: HRW
October 27, 2015
Malaysia becoming ‘police state’ as govt battles scandal: HRW
Malaysia increasingly resembles a "police state" as the government uses repressive laws to silence critics including those demanding the prime…
Landslides leave thousands stranded in northern Pakistan
October 26, 2015
Landslides leave thousands stranded in northern Pakistan
Landslides in mountainous northern Pakistan caused by unseasonably heavy rain and snow have left thousands of tourists stranded, officials said…
Opposition says Congo referendum should be annulled due to low turnout
October 26, 2015
Opposition says Congo referendum should be annulled due to low turnout
A referendum held in Congo Republic to decide whether the president can legally stand for a third consecutive term should…
UPDATE 2: Rescuers race to quake zones as toll nears 300
October 26, 2015
UPDATE 2: Rescuers race to quake zones as toll nears 300
Rescuers on Tuesday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan,…