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Danes vote in close election as PM gambles on economic upturn
June 18, 2015
Danes vote in close election as PM gambles on economic upturn
Danes voted on Thursday in a cliff-hanger election, where an opposition center alliance is seeking to oust Prime Minister Helle…
South Korea’s MERS deaths reach 23 as authorities struggle to contain virus
June 18, 2015
South Korea’s MERS deaths reach 23 as authorities struggle to contain virus
South Korea said on Thursday that 23 people have died and more than 6,700 are isolated at homes and medical…
NATO Russia defence Europe NATO to implement ‘biggest’ defence boost since Cold War
June 18, 2015
NATO Russia defence Europe NATO to implement ‘biggest’ defence boost since Cold War
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday the alliance was implementing its biggest defence reinforcement since the Cold War, as the…
UPDATE: China says decision on Hong Kong electoral proposal to stand despite veto
June 18, 2015
UPDATE: China says decision on Hong Kong electoral proposal to stand despite veto
China's parliament said on Thursday that its decision on Hong Kong electoral reforms issued last year will remain in force…
Gunman at large after killing nine at black South Carolina church
June 18, 2015
Gunman at large after killing nine at black South Carolina church
A white gunman was still at large after killing nine people during a prayer service at a historic African-American church…
Boko Haram bombs kill 13, injure 45 in northern Nigeria
June 17, 2015
Boko Haram bombs kill 13, injure 45 in northern Nigeria
Bombs found at an abandoned stronghold of Boko Haram Islamists exploded, killing at least 13 people and injuring 45 others…
EU powers discuss new plan to relocate and repatriate migrants
June 17, 2015
EU powers discuss new plan to relocate and repatriate migrants
France, Italy and Germany agreed on Tuesday to join forces to identify migrants arriving by sea and to swiftly relocate…
Swiss probe ‘suspicious’ bank relations for World Cup bids
June 17, 2015
Swiss probe ‘suspicious’ bank relations for World Cup bids
Swiss prosecutors are investigating 53 "suspicious" banking relations as part of its inquiry into FIFA and bids for the 2018…
Water reveals two sides of Myanmar’s economic boom
June 17, 2015
Water reveals two sides of Myanmar’s economic boom
Every morning on his way to work in Yangon, builder Zaw Min Tun takes a swig of water at a…
South Korea court rules in favor of gay pride parade
June 17, 2015
South Korea court rules in favor of gay pride parade
South Korea's gay pride organizers have won a court battle against conservatives and police seeking to block their parade celebrating…