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Twenty-eight die in Vietnam floods, nine missing
November 17, 2013
Twenty-eight die in Vietnam floods, nine missing
Flooding in Vietnam has killed at least 28 people since Friday, with nine others missing and nearly 80,000 displaced, state…
Villagers mob U.S. aid choppers as Philippine relief effort spreads
November 17, 2013
Villagers mob U.S. aid choppers as Philippine relief effort spreads
Mobbed by hungry villagers, U.S.
‘Quite possible’ Iran, powers can reach nuclear deal next week: US official
November 16, 2013
‘Quite possible’ Iran, powers can reach nuclear deal next week: US official
Major powers and Iran are getting closer to an initial agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program, a senior US official…
US quietly offered $10 million reward for Benghazi attackers
November 16, 2013
US quietly offered $10 million reward for Benghazi attackers
The State Department on Friday said it has quietly offered a $10 million reward since January for information leading to…
Senior Chinese leader appeals for unity over reform plan
November 16, 2013
Senior Chinese leader appeals for unity over reform plan
A senior Chinese leader has appealed to members of the ruling Communist Party to unite around a key reform plan…
Turkey lifts ban on trousers for women MPs in parliament
November 14, 2013
Turkey lifts ban on trousers for women MPs in parliament
Turkey’s parliament has lifted a ban on women lawmakers wearing trousers in the assembly, in a further liberalization of dress…
Last Jew in Afghanistan faces ruin as kebabs fail to sell
November 14, 2013
Last Jew in Afghanistan faces ruin as kebabs fail to sell
Zabulon Simintov always removes his kippah, the skullcap worn by Jewish men, before entering his cafe in a dilapidated building…
Israel warns of war from Iran ‘bad deal’, sees big sanctions cut
November 14, 2013
Israel warns of war from Iran ‘bad deal’, sees big sanctions cut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that a “bad deal” with Iran on its nuclear program could lead…
Assad’s forces capture south Damascus suburb
November 13, 2013
Assad’s forces capture south Damascus suburb
Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad captured a suburb of Damascus on Wednesday, part of a broader advance that has…