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Civilian rule restored in Burkina Faso AFP, Abuja Burkina Faso’s interim President Michel Kafando, who was taken hostage during a coup a week ago, said...
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Russia vows counter steps if US upgrades N-arms in Germany
Reuters, Moscow :Russia would be forced to take counter measures to restore the balance of power in Europe if media reports that the United States...
Xi calls for `new model` in US-China relationship
AFP, Seattle :Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the United States and China to better understand each other’s “strategic intentions” Tuesday, asking for “a new...
Pope starts US trip with tone of conciliation
Reuters, Washington :Pope Francis launched his first visit to the United States with a characteristic gesture of humility on Tuesday, and sent a conciliatory message...
Indian cabinet approves military chopper deal
AFP, New Delhi :India cleared on Tuesday a $2.5 billion deal to buy 37 military helicopters from aviation giant Boeing, on the eve of Prime...
Yemeni President returns home from exile in S Arabia
AFP, Aden :Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi returned to his country on Tuesday after six months in exile in Saudi Arabia, as loyalist forces fought...
Malaysia’s Mahathir calls for ‘people power’ movement to topple PM
Agencies, Kuala Lumpur :Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, joining anti-government protesters recently called for a “people’s power” movement to topple Prime Minister Najib Razak over...
Damascus receives new warplanes from Moscow
AFP, Damascus :Damascus has received new warplanes and reconnaissance aircraft from Moscow to fight against the Islamic State group, a Syrian military source told AFP...
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Serbia threatens retaliation over Croatia truck blockadeReuters, BatrovciSerbia threatened to retaliate after neighbor Croatia halted all cargo traffic from Serbia following an influx of migrants...
Pope’s trip strengthens Cuba’s ties to US
Reuters, Santiago De Cuba :Pope Francis wraps up his visit to Cuba on Tuesday and heads to the United States, figuratively connecting the two longtime...
Migrants scuffle with Croatian police; EU to hold talks
AP, Potomac :Scuffles broke out between Croatian police and people fleeing conflict and poverty in search of better lives as European Union interior ministers gathered...
Saudi offer to build 200 mosques in Germany for Syrian migrants
Mail Onine.com :Conservative politicians in Germany have attacked an offer from Saudi Arabia to build 200 mosques in the country for the ‘spiritual needs’ of...