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Thousands rally in Spain for release of Basque separatists
October 18, 2015
Thousands rally in Spain for release of Basque separatists
Thousands took to the streets of San Sebastian in northern Spain on Saturday to call for the release of Arnaldo…
US troop extension hands Afghanistan a lifeline: for now
October 18, 2015
US troop extension hands Afghanistan a lifeline: for now
The United States' decision to extend its military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016 has thrown the war-ravaged country's government a…
Business ties herald ‘golden era’ as China’s Xi visits UK
October 18, 2015
Business ties herald ‘golden era’ as China’s Xi visits UK
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a four-day visit to Britain on Tuesday in which human rights issues are to be…
Police arrest woman over Islamophobic abuse in London
October 17, 2015
Police arrest woman over Islamophobic abuse in London
A 36-year old woman has been put under custody following an Islamophobic verbal attack on two women on a London…
Scottish leader Sturgeon tells Cameron -‘We will decide on independence’
October 17, 2015
Scottish leader Sturgeon tells Cameron -‘We will decide on independence’
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon told British Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday Scotland alone would decide whether to become an…
Pope to make first Africa trip in November amid security concerns
October 17, 2015
Pope to make first Africa trip in November amid security concerns
Pope Francis will meet slum dwellers and refugees and call for dialogue between Christians and Muslims when he visits Kenya,…
Women targeted in Taliban takeover of Afghan city
October 17, 2015
Women targeted in Taliban takeover of Afghan city
Hiding in her basement, a Kunduz radio presenter was paralyzed with fear when the Taliban came looking for her as…
Chinese general says will never recklessly resort to force in South China Sea
October 17, 2015
Chinese general says will never recklessly resort to force in South China Sea
xChina will never "recklessly" resort to the use of force in the South China Sea, a senior Chinese general said…
First migrants reach Slovenia after Hungary closes Croatia border
October 17, 2015
First migrants reach Slovenia after Hungary closes Croatia border
The first bus full of migrants arrived at a Slovenian border crossing with Croatia on Saturday, the Slovenian police said,…
Germany paid out bribes to host 2006 World Cup: Report
October 17, 2015
Germany paid out bribes to host 2006 World Cup: Report
Germany’s application committee paid out bribes in 2000 to four Asian members of the FIFA, the weekly reported. The slush fund…