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Taiwan wargames against China attack
September 10, 2015
Taiwan wargames against China attack
Taiwan on Thursday staged a live-fire anti-landing drill simulating an invasion by China as President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to maintain…
Chile’s post-dictatorship ‘luxury jail’ nearly full
September 10, 2015
Chile’s post-dictatorship ‘luxury jail’ nearly full
Twenty years after it was built to hold those convicted of committing atrocities during Chile's dictatorship, Punta Peuco prison is…
Greek party leaders’ debate heats up election campaign
September 9, 2015
Greek party leaders’ debate heats up election campaign
Greece's snap election campaign heats up Wednesday with a televised debate between the main party leaders, the first since 2009.Seven…
South Africa watching suspects after US alert, sees no imminent threat
September 9, 2015
South Africa watching suspects after US alert, sees no imminent threat
South Africa said on Wednesday it was monitoring a number of people linked to a reported threat to US interests,…
Lufthansa cancels 1,000 flights as pilots strike
September 9, 2015
Lufthansa cancels 1,000 flights as pilots strike
Around 1,000 flights operated by Lufthansa will be grounded Wednesday as a pilots’ strike hits the German carrier’s services. In a…
Clinton apologizes for using private email
September 9, 2015
Clinton apologizes for using private email
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton apologized on Tuesday for using a personal email server while serving as America’s top diplomat. “That…
Australia to take 12,000 refugees, extend air strikes into Syria
September 9, 2015
Australia to take 12,000 refugees, extend air strikes into Syria
Australia will accept 12,000 refugees from Syria on top of its current humanitarian intake quota, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said…
U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe this year and next
September 9, 2015
U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe this year and next
At least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean seeking refuge in Europe this year and next, the United…
French government condemns ‘Christian refugees only’ mayors
September 8, 2015
French government condemns ‘Christian refugees only’ mayors
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve condemned on Tuesday mayors in France who have said they are only prepared to allow…
Struggling Germany urges neighbours to do more to ease refugee crisis
September 8, 2015
Struggling Germany urges neighbours to do more to ease refugee crisis
Germany told its European partners they must take in more refugees on Monday as it struggles to cope with record…