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Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model
October 28, 2015
Britain’s Cameron breaks cover on EU, says outsider Norway no model
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday launched his most open defense to date of Britain remaining in the European…
India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners
October 28, 2015
India to ban booming surrogacy service to foreigners
India's government said Wednesday it plans to ban surrogate services for foreigners wanting babies, a move likely to hit hard…
Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections
October 28, 2015
Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania elections
Zanzibar's electoral commission on Wednesday annulled elections on the semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago citing "violations of electoral law". Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC)…
The seven official FIFA presidential candidates
October 28, 2015
The seven official FIFA presidential candidates
AFP Sport profiles the seven candidates for the FIFA presidency confirmed by football's governing body on Wednesday: Prince Ali bin al…
Lure of gold draws hundreds to Bulgaria’s rivers
October 28, 2015
Lure of gold draws hundreds to Bulgaria’s rivers
More than 2,000 years after the ancient Thracians crafted their exquisite jewelry from gold deposits in Bulgaria, hundreds are combing…
Taliban overrun district in quake-hit northern Afghanistan
October 28, 2015
Taliban overrun district in quake-hit northern Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents overran a district in one of the northern Afghan provinces hit by a powerful earthquake this week, underlining…
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…