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Iran nuclear talks extended; Russia says deal within reach
April 1, 2015
Iran nuclear talks extended; Russia says deal within reach
Six world powers and Iran met again on Wednesday in a bid to reach a preliminary accord on reining in…
Italy and Vatican sign deal to exchange financial, tax information
April 1, 2015
Italy and Vatican sign deal to exchange financial, tax information
The Vatican and Italy on Wednesday signed an agreement to share financial and tax information and the Holy See pledged…
Thai man jailed for 25 years for insulting monarchy on Facebook
April 1, 2015
Thai man jailed for 25 years for insulting monarchy on Facebook
Rights groups Wednesday lambasted a Thai military court for jailing a businessman for 25 years for making allegedly defamatory Facebook…
Palestinians officially join International Criminal Court
April 1, 2015
Palestinians officially join International Criminal Court
Palestine formally joined the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, opening the door to the prosecution of Israelis for war crimes…
Clashes in Istanbul after police kill courthouse hostage-takers
April 1, 2015
Clashes in Istanbul after police kill courthouse hostage-takers
Protesters clashed with Turkish police overnight in two Istanbul neighborhoods after far-left militants who took a prosecutor hostage in a…
Japanese supercentenarian dies at 117
April 1, 2015
Japanese supercentenarian dies at 117
The world’s oldest living person, Misao Okawa, passed away on Wednesday less than one month after celebrating her 117th birthday,…
Over 100 business bosses back PM Cameron’s Conservatives ahead of British election
April 1, 2015
Over 100 business bosses back PM Cameron’s Conservatives ahead of British election
Over 100 British company bosses publicly backed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative-led government on Wednesday and warned a change of…
UNICEF: At least 62 children killed in Yemen in past week
April 1, 2015
UNICEF: At least 62 children killed in Yemen in past week
At least 62 children have been killed and 30 injured in Yemen over the past week, the UN children's agency…
Greek economy minister sees deal with EU/IMF on reforms next week
April 1, 2015
Greek economy minister sees deal with EU/IMF on reforms next week
Greece should reach a deal with its eurozone partners and the International Monetary Fund next week on a package of…
Indian police arrest four over rape of nun
April 1, 2015
Indian police arrest four over rape of nun
Indian police said Wednesday they have arrested four Bangladeshi nationals in connection with the rape of an elderly nun that…