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Russia sees chance of deal at nuclear talks with Iran
November 15, 2014
Russia sees chance of deal at nuclear talks with Iran
A senior Russian diplomat said a deal could be reached this month between world powers and Tehran on curbing Iran's nuclear…
UN: More than 100,000 Libyans displaced by armed turmoil in October
November 15, 2014
UN: More than 100,000 Libyans displaced by armed turmoil in October
Armed conflicts in Libya displaced 106,420 Libyans in October alone, driving the total from May to more than 393,400, the…
Algerian President Bouteflika hospitalised in France: sources
November 14, 2014
Algerian President Bouteflika hospitalised in France: sources
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 77, who has been plagued by ill health since suffering a "mini-stroke" last year, has again…
US spies on mobile phones from the sky
November 14, 2014
US spies on mobile phones from the sky
US justice officials are scooping up mobile phone data from unwitting Americans as part of a sophisticated airborne surveillance program…
In Ebola-hit Sierra Leone, dignity in death protects the living
November 14, 2014
In Ebola-hit Sierra Leone, dignity in death protects the living
Sierra Leone's Ebola burial boys wrap the highly-infectious body and present it to the family for dignified last goodbyes before…
Hong Kong student protest leaders plan Beijing visit on Saturday
November 14, 2014
Hong Kong student protest leaders plan Beijing visit on Saturday
Three Hong Kong student leaders plan to take their fight for greater democracy to Beijing on Saturday as frustration grows…
Cameron says Russia sanctions could increase over Ukraine
November 14, 2014
Cameron says Russia sanctions could increase over Ukraine
Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine are unacceptable and could draw greater sanctions from the United States and European Union, British…
Obama seeks review of Syria strategy, sees Assad removal as necessary – CNN
November 13, 2014
Obama seeks review of Syria strategy, sees Assad removal as necessary – CNN
President Barack Obama wants his advisers to review the administration's Syria policy after determining it may not be possible to defeat Islamic…
Turkey’s role in Libya adds to pro-Islamist perception
November 13, 2014
Turkey’s role in Libya adds to pro-Islamist perception
Turkey's effort to play a role in resolving Libya's deepening conflict risks further damaging its strained relations with Western allies, by…
FIFA rules out 2018, 2022 World Cup re-votes
November 13, 2014
FIFA rules out 2018, 2022 World Cup re-votes
Football's world governing body FIFA has cleared 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar of corruption and ruled out a re-vote to…