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German justice minister backs second Brexit referendumReuters, Berlin A second referendum on Britain’s exit from the European Union would make sense, German Justice Minister Katarina...
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Putin to receive a rock star welcome in Belgrade
AFP, Belgrade :With T-shirts, mugs and murals bearing his face, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to receive a rock star welcome on Thursday when...
Sudan protests rumble on as Bashir remains defiant
AFP, Khartoum :One month after protests erupted across Sudan against rising bread prices, anti-government demonstrations have turned into daily rallies against a defiant President Omar...
Vietnam prepares for Kim Jong Un visit amid talks of second summit with Trump
Reuters, Hanoi :Hanoi is preparing to receive North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a state visit, two sources told Reuters, while officials and diplomats...
‘Stupid’ to suggest Trump a Russian agent: Putin’s top aide
AFP, Moscow :A top Kremlin aide on Wednesday dismissed as ridiculous claims that US President Donald Trump has acted as an agent for Russia amid...
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Trump talked about US leaving NATO HuffPostPresident Donald Trump has made his disdain of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, amply clear. He’s lambasted...
Australian towns among hottest spots on Earth as heatwave sizzles
Australian towns were among the hottest places on Earth this week as a severe heatwave hit the continent’s southeast, with forecasters warning of more record-breaking...
Top Saudi aide fired over Khashoggi murder still wields influence: Report
Reuters, London :A Saudi royal advisor fired over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues to wield influence in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s inner...
Democratic Senator Gillibrand to launch 2020 White House bid
Democratic US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, an outspoken Donald Trump critic and champion of women’s issues including the #MeToo movement, announced Tuesday she was jumping into...
Brexit deadline could be pushed back on UK request: French minister
AFP, Paris :The European Union could push back the looming March 29 Brexit deadline if London made such a request, France’s Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau...
US eyes Taiwan risk as China’s military capabilities grow
Reuters, Washington :The United States is closely watching Chinese intentions toward Taiwan, concerned that Beijing’s growing military prowess may increase the risk it could one...
KSA’s crackdown on dissidents may hinder plan to attract tourists
The Washington Post :The treasures are strewn over a swath of Saudi Arabia bigger than Lake Ontario, rising from the desert: a rambling Nabataean necropolis,...