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Shock and anger in NY after two police murdered
December 21, 2014
Shock and anger in NY after two police murdered
New York was reeling Sunday after the murder of two uniformed cops by a man who said he was seeking…
Iran hails US-Cuba thaw as proof sanctions don’t work
December 21, 2014
Iran hails US-Cuba thaw as proof sanctions don’t work
Iran has seized on Washington's historic rapprochement with Cuba after five decades of Cold War standoff as proof that big…
Libya’s official government targets rival forces trying to seize ports
December 21, 2014
Libya’s official government targets rival forces trying to seize ports
Military planes loyal to Libya's recognised government attacked on Sunday an opposing force that is seeking to seize the country's…
French police kill ‘Allahu Akbar’ attacker
December 21, 2014
French police kill ‘Allahu Akbar’ attacker
French police on Saturday shot dead a knife-wielding man who attacked three officers in a police station while shouting "Allahu…
Analysis: New leadership seeks to rebuild EU self-confidence
December 21, 2014
Analysis: New leadership seeks to rebuild EU self-confidence
Short, snappy and focussed on two priorities - reviving sagging investment in Europe and standing firm towardsRussia, the first European…
Gulf stock Markets’ rebound likely to slow as oil outlook still cloudy
December 21, 2014
Gulf stock Markets’ rebound likely to slow as oil outlook still cloudy
A strong rebound by Gulf stock markets looks set to slow on Sunday as the outlook for oil prices remains…
Tunisians vote in historic presidential run-off
December 21, 2014
Tunisians vote in historic presidential run-off
Tunisians vote on Sunday in a presidential run-off election that completes the country's last steps to full democracy nearly fours…
Cuba says U.S. must respect its communist system
December 20, 2014
Cuba says U.S. must respect its communist system
President Raul Castro demanded on Saturday that the United States respect Cuba's communist rule as the two countries work to…
Elections committee: Sudan postpones April elections by 11 days
December 20, 2014
Elections committee: Sudan postpones April elections by 11 days
Nationwide elections slated for April 2 will now be held on April 13, the head of Sudan's elections committee said…
WHO: Ebola death toll in three African countries hits 7,373
December 20, 2014
WHO: Ebola death toll in three African countries hits 7,373
The death toll from Ebola in the three worst-affected countries in West Africa has risen to 7,373 among 19,031 cases…