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‘Rule of Law’ Issues Cloud Philippine Prospects

Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright warned Wednesday that "rule-of-law" issues could harm investments in...

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Gulen ‘not Worried’ About Extradition To Turkey

US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Ankara for a failed coup attempt a year ago, told French TV Tuesday...

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With Demolitions, China Squeezes Buddhist Academy

The hills around revered Tibetan Buddhist academy Larung Gar were once a seamless carpet of vibrant red, dominated by...

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EU’s Kenya Election Observers Warn Against Possible Violence

The EU warned Monday of possible violence in Kenya's elections as it deployed observers ahead of the August 8 poll...

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Germany Set For Snap Gay Marriage Vote

German MPs are expected to vote to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her...

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Women, Children Returning From IS Warzones

Women and children involved with groups like Islamic State are increasingly returning to their home countries in...

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EU Outdoors Low-Level Airspace Blueprint For Drones

The European Commission on Friday announced that the Single European Sky Air traffic management Research (SESAR) Joint...

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Children Raped In DR Congo Militia Violence

The United Nations has documented dozens of cases of serious child abuse including rape and kidnap in five days of...

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Children Raped In DR Congo Militia Violence

The United Nations has documented dozens of cases of serious child abuse including rape and kidnap in five days of...

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US Ally Marshall Islands Urges EU To Help Trump Change Climate Course

Marshall Islands president on Wednesday appealed to the European Union to help persuade President Donald Trump to...

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EU Sanctions Hungary, Poland, Czechs Over Refugees

The EU launched legal action Tuesday against Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic for refusing to take in their share...

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Merkel Says EU Is ‘ready To Start Brexit Negotiations’

Angela Merkel has said she sees no obstacles in the way of beginning Brexit talks as scheduled after Theresa May failed...

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Why Did Theresa May Call An Election?

When Theresa May announced on 18 April that she planned to call a "snap" general election, it surprised almost...

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Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor Over Terror Attack

US President Donald Trump has again lashed out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan over his assurances to Londoners following...

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EU’s Tusk Says No ‘common Position’ On Russia With Trump

European Union president Donald Tusk said talks with US President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed no "common...

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Italy’s First Black Minister ‘vindicated’ By Racist Slurs Verdict

Italy’s first black minister has said she feels “vindicated” after winning a four-year court battle against a...

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Philippines Rejects ‘interfering’ European Aid

The Philippines said Thursday it would refuse European Union grants that "interfered" with its internal affairs,...

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Philippines Rejects European Grants

The Philippines will no longer accept grants from the European Union, the EU delegation to Manila said Thursday,...

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Angela Merkel’s CDU ‘seizes Key State From Rivals’

Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats party (CDU) has unseated rivals Social Democrats (SPD) in a key election, exit...