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EU leaders tell Britain to exit swiftly
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
LONDON/BRUSSELS European leaders told Britain on Tuesday to act quickly to resolve the political and economic confusion unleashed by its vote to leave the European Union last week, after the IMF said the uncertainty could put pressure on global economic…
Taiwan president says wants to maintain communication with China
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
ASUNCION Taiwan’s government will continue to look for ways to maintain dialogue with China, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, after Beijing said it had halted a regular communication mechanism with Taipei. China, which regards the self-ruled island as a…
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U.S. backed Syrian rebels seize airport from IS near Iraqi border: monitor
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
AMMAN U.S.-backed Syrian rebel fighters helped by Western-backed special forces seized a military airport held by Islamic State militants close to their strategic stronghold of Al-Bukamal near the Iraqi border, a monitor said on Wednesday. The U.K.-based Observatory for Human…
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Two soldiers killed in Kurdish militant attacks in southeast Turkey: army
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
ANKARA Two Turkish soldiers were killed and another three wounded on Tuesday evening in two attacks by Kurdish militants in southeast Turkey’s Diyarbakir province, the military said. Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters launched one attack in the Lice district of…
As Duterte takes over in Philippines, police killings stir fear
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
MANILA Two things catch the eye in the office of Joselito Esquivel, a police colonel enforcing a national crackdown on drugs in the Philippines’ most crime-ridden district: a pair of boxing gloves in a display cabinet and an M4 assault…
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Exclusive: U.S. to upgrade Thailand in annual human trafficking report – sources
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
WASHINGTON/BANGKOK The United States has decided to remove Thailand from its list of worst human trafficking offenders, officials said, a move that could help smooth relations with Bangkok’s military-run government. The upgrade, confirmed to Reuters by a U.S. official in…
Brazil Congress investigates lawmaker’s alleged support of torture
World June 28, 2016 , by Karesitv
SAO PAULO Brazil’s Congress on Tuesday opened an ethics investigation into Jair Bolsonaro, an outspoken lawmaker whose views on torture, rape and homosexuality are sparking concern that the country’s political crisis may foster an authoritarian political revival. The ethics committee…
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Italy, Netherlands propose split U.N. Security Council seat for 2017-18
World June 27, 2016 , by Karesitv
UNITED NATIONS Italy and The Netherlands proposed on Tuesday splitting a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council after the U.N. General Assembly was deadlocked on which to choose following five rounds of voting for the final 2017/18 seat.…