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‘Ragtime’ author E.L. Doctorow dies at age 84
July 22, 2015
‘Ragtime’ author E.L. Doctorow dies at age 84
E.L. Doctorow, the author of popular novels grounded in American history including "Ragtime" and "Billy Bathgate," has died at age…
Eurotunnel seeks 9.7mn euros after migrant disruption
July 22, 2015
Eurotunnel seeks 9.7mn euros after migrant disruption
The company that runs the cross-Channel rail tunnel said Wednesday it was seeking 9.7 million euros (US$10.67 million) from the…
Greek PM Tsipras faces key bailout vote test
July 22, 2015
Greek PM Tsipras faces key bailout vote test
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces his second major test in a week in parliament on Wednesday over reforms he…
Resigned finance minister: Greece ‘made mistakes, there’s no doubt’
July 21, 2015
Resigned finance minister: Greece ‘made mistakes, there’s no doubt’
In his first international TV interview since resigning as Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that whilst…
Thousands displaced by floods in north Pakistan
July 21, 2015
Thousands displaced by floods in north Pakistan
Pakistan's army have been called out for rescue operations after torrential rains and flooding displaced thousands of people in north…
Two killed as blasts, gunfire rock Burundi presidential vote
July 21, 2015
Two killed as blasts, gunfire rock Burundi presidential vote
A policeman and an opposition member died in clashes marring the start of Burundi's presidential elections, already hit by opposition…
North Korea says not interested in Iran-like nuclear talks with US
July 21, 2015
North Korea says not interested in Iran-like nuclear talks with US
North Korea is not interested in an Iran-like dialogue with the United States to give up its nuclear capabilities, the…
WHO: South Sudan cholera outbreak spreads, deaths rise to 39
July 21, 2015
WHO: South Sudan cholera outbreak spreads, deaths rise to 39
Cholera in war-torn South Sudan has spread to another state, with at least 39 dead since an outbreak was declared…
US, Cuba quietly open historic new chapter in post-Cold War ties
July 20, 2015
US, Cuba quietly open historic new chapter in post-Cold War ties
The United States and Cuba quietly ushered in a new era of post-Cold War relations on Monday, formally restoring diplomatic…
Disaster has displaced 1 person per second in the last 7 years
July 20, 2015
Disaster has displaced 1 person per second in the last 7 years
At least 19.3 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2014, with at least one person every second…