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Britain’s EU opponents join forces with ‘Out’ campaign group
September 25, 2015
Britain’s EU opponents join forces with ‘Out’ campaign group
Opponents of Britain's membership of the European Union have joined forces to create a group that will lead the 'Out'…
Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens
September 25, 2015
Putin, Obama to meet as Syria diplomatic drive quickens
US President Barack Obama accepted an invitation to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, as a drive to revive efforts to…
N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis
September 24, 2015
N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis
North Korea on Thursday offered its verdict on the migrant emergency facing Europe, blaming the "evil empire" United States for…
Colombia, FARC set date for final peace agreement
September 24, 2015
Colombia, FARC set date for final peace agreement
The president of Colombia and the leader of a rebel group on Wednesday announced a date to sign a peace…
Burkina Faso’s president returns to office after coup
September 24, 2015
Burkina Faso’s president returns to office after coup
The interim president of Burkina Faso has been reinstated a week after being deposed in a military coup, local media…
EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians
September 24, 2015
EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians
EU leaders pledged at least 1 billion euros (0.73 billion pounds) for Syrian refugees in the Middle East and closer…
Catalonia to vote in fierce independence row with Spain
September 24, 2015
Catalonia to vote in fierce independence row with Spain
A bitter standoff dragging in everyone from politicians to footballers hits a climax Sunday when nationalists in Catalonia hope voters…
Migrant influx to Greece’s Lesbos continues for second day
September 24, 2015
Migrant influx to Greece’s Lesbos continues for second day
About 1,200 migrants and refugees arrived on the Greek island of Lesbos on Thursday in under an hour, in the…
Islam plays important role in Russia, says Putin
September 24, 2015
Islam plays important role in Russia, says Putin
Islam plays an important role in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.Speaking at the reopening of Moscow Central Mosque alongside…
Interim president Kafando ‘back in power’ after Burkina coup leaders withdraw
September 23, 2015
Interim president Kafando ‘back in power’ after Burkina coup leaders withdraw
Burkina Faso's interim President Michel Kafando said on Wednesday he was back in charge and had restored a civilian transitional…