‘Unfair’ Hong Kong election sparks fresh democracy calls
AFP, Hong Kong :The vote for Hong Kong’s new leader kicks off this week, but most of its 3.8 million-strong electorate will have no say...
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Thousands of Mexicans protest against Donald Trump
AFP, Mexico City :Thousands of Mexicans protested Sunday against US President Donald Trump, hitting back at his anti-Mexican rhetoric and vows to make the country...
Germany elects ‘anti-Trump’ Steinmeier as President
AFP, Berlin :Billed as Germany’s “anti-Trump”, former foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected on Sunday as the new head of state, vowing to stand up...
North Korea declares missile test a success
Reuters, Seoul :North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile the previous day, claiming advances...
Suu Kyi urges Myanmar armed ethnic groups to sign cease-fire
AP, Panglong :Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on all armed ethnic groups to sign a cease-fire agreement during a speech Sunday in the...
After settlement dismantled, Palestinians wait to return
AFP, Silwad :Mariam Hamad remembers perfectly the day more than 20 years ago when her land was taken by Israelis to build the illegal settlement...
CIA Director gives medal to top Saudi royal
AFP, Riyadh :The heir to Saudi Arabia’s throne has been awarded a medal by the new director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, who honoured...
Swiss vote on citizenship measure after anti-Muslim campaign
AFP, Geneva :Switzerland began voting Sunday on whether to make it easier for third generation immigrants to become citizens, after a campaign tainted by anti-Muslim...
Britain may divide EU over Brexit talks: Juncker
Reuters, Berlin :European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he fears Britain will divide the European Union’s 27 remaining members by making different promises to each...
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7 killed in India’s Kashmir battleReuters, SrinagarFour militants and two Indian soldiers were among seven people killed in a gun battle in Kashmir on Sunday,...
Trump, Abe pledge closer security, trade ties
AFP, Washington :US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged closer security and trade ties on Friday after a White House meeting...
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Saudi Crown Prince says US-Saudi ties strongReuters, KhobarSaudi Arabia’s relations with the United States are “historic and strategic”, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef said on...