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Iran jailed hundreds of journalists after 1979 revolution: RSF

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 05:34
Files leaked to media watchdog show at least four journalists were allegedly killed by the government between 1979-2009.

Top Democrat: There won't be another shutdown over Trump's wall

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 05:30
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells Politico another shutdown over Trump's border wall demand 'isn't going to happen'.

Russia wants Turkey to do more to clear fighters in Syria's Idlib

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 05:21
Moscow says situation in Idlib rapidly deteriorating as fighters try to seize control of entire 'de-escalation' zone.

Spanish PM travels to Strasbourg to 'defend' country's judiciary

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 04:34
Pedro Sanchez to meet EU rights court officials amid concerns over impartiality in trying pro-Catalonia leaders.

How Iran's role in Middle East boomed since 1979 revolution

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 04:09
The country has become key player in regional politics since Revolutionary Guard was established in the wake of the Islamic evolution 40 years ago.

Melting ice sheets may soon unleash 'climate chaos': Study

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 03:31
Antarctic-Greenland meltwater could destabilise the climate system and accelerate weather fluctuations in just decades.

Racism, sexual assault lead to political crisis in Virginia

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 03:31
Opponents demand Governor Northam's resignation over alleged involvement of three top elected officials in racism and sexual assault.

The view from Poland: How Brexit could impact migration, economy

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 03:23
Poland is the most common nationality and non-UK place of birth in Britain. What do Poles think about Brexit?

Germany to restrict Facebook's data gathering activities

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 02:37
Antitrust watchdog threatens to impose fines of up to 10 percent of social media giant's annual global revenues.

Refugee families stranded in Cyprus win right to settle in UK

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 02:01
Six families living at a British military base in Cyprus for more than 20 years have won legal battle to move to the UK.

Senegal currency tops agenda for presidential election debate

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 02:00
The CFA franc was introduced by France in 1945, but some Senegalese are opposed to it saying it is a legacy of colonialism.

Sweden strives to boost 2026 Winter Olympics bid

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 01:55
A new approach to bring back momentum to bid to host event may save both taxpayers' money and the games.

Trump's mixed messages on the Middle East

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 01:44
President Trump's State of the Union address revealed no clear foreign policy vision or coherent Middle East strategy.

Outcry after Uganda uses 'curvy women' to boost tourism

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 01:33
Outraged at the proposal, Ugandan women have called for Tourism Minister Godfrey Kiwanda's resignation.

Back to back storms bring a wintry mix to much of the US

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 00:30
At least 3 people have died and tens of millions more impacted by severe storms across the United States.

Indonesia stays alert as lava, gas flow out of Anak Krakatoa

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 00:03
Why Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano still poses a threat to coastal communities.

Rebuilding Mosul, one street at a time

Thu, 07/02/2019 - 23:57
Fight between ISIL and Iraqi forces left Mosul in ruins, one estimate says it could take 10 years to clear the rubble.

Daniel Pipes' pro-Israel think-tank holds anti-Qatar event

Thu, 07/02/2019 - 23:55
Speakers attacked Doha for its support of Palestinian issues at a largely empty conference room in Washington DC.

Mexico's disappeared: 40,000 missing

Thu, 07/02/2019 - 23:50
Families are still looking for their loved ones, blame the government for not doing enough to find them.

UN warns against politicising Venezuela humanitarian aid

Thu, 07/02/2019 - 23:19
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric says 'serious political negotiations' necessary to resolve crisis.

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