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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,…
EU, Balkan leaders agree on migration plan
October 26, 2015
EU, Balkan leaders agree on migration plan
European Union and Balkan leaders meeting in Brussels agreed on a 17-point plan to cooperate on managing flows of migrants…
Former comedian claims victory in Guatemala presidential election
October 26, 2015
Former comedian claims victory in Guatemala presidential election
Former TV comedian Jimmy Morales, who has no experience in government, claimed victory in Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday after…
‘No margin for error’: dangerous work for Ukraine’s rebel deminers
October 26, 2015
‘No margin for error’: dangerous work for Ukraine’s rebel deminers
Pro-Russian rebel Konstantin carefully carried an unexploded shell to a hole in the earth under a tree.
Congolese in tense vote on longtime leader’s bid to extend rule
October 25, 2015
Congolese in tense vote on longtime leader’s bid to extend rule
Congo will hold a referendum Sunday to determine whether longtime President Denis Sassou Nguesso can seek a third term in…