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May sets out Brexit proposals for EU nationals
June 26, 2017 No Responses

May sets out Brexit proposals for EU nationals

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced a backlash Monday after setting out proposals for the rights of EU nationals after Brexit that include new residency permit requirements and family reunion rules. ...
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June 26, 2017 No Responses

Zimbabwe police charge protest pastor over speech

Zimbabwe police arrested prominent protest pastor and anti-government campaigner Evan Mwawire on Monday after he spoke to a group of striking medical students, his family and lawyer said. ...
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June 26, 2017 No Responses

Supreme Court reinstates part of Trump travel ban

The US Supreme Court on Monday partially reinstated President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban targeting citizens from six predominantly Muslim countries, before examining the case in full this autumn. ...
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Trump slams Obama, demands ‘apology’ over Russia probe
June 26, 2017 No Responses

Trump slams Obama, demands ‘apology’ over Russia probe

US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded an apology over the Russia investigation rocking his presidency, as he kept up a days-long attack on Barack Obama for his handling of intelligence about election meddling by Moscow. ...
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Donald Trump Becomes First President In Two Decades To Not Host A Ramadan Dinner
June 26, 2017 No Responses

Donald Trump Becomes First President In Two Decades To Not Host A Ramadan Dinner

US President Donald Trump has broken with a two-decade old tradition of hosting an iftar meal at the White House during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The modern tradition was started by First Lady Hillary Clinton, who hosted a meal on Eid al-Fitr, which ma...
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Trump hosts ‘true friend’ Modi for first one-on-one
June 26, 2017 No Responses

Trump hosts ‘true friend’ Modi for first one-on-one

US President Donald Trump hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for a first face-to-face meeting, seeking to forge a chemistry that can add new fizz to a flourishing relationship between the world's two largest democracies. ...
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South Korea’s Moon heads to US as North threat grows
June 26, 2017 No Responses

South Korea’s Moon heads to US as North threat grows

South Korea's dovish new President Moon Jae-In -- who backs engagement with the nuclear-armed North -- heads to Washington this week for talks with his hawkish US counterpart Donald Trump, as Pyongyang defies international sanctions to accelerate its missile p...
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Netanyahu under fire after reneging on Western Wall deal
June 26, 2017 No Responses

Netanyahu under fire after reneging on Western Wall deal

Israel's shelving of a deal to allow mixed-gender prayers at the Western Wall echoed far beyond religion Monday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of abandoning reform efforts for political gain. ...
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Italy’s left fears Berlusconi revival after rightwing parties win big
June 26, 2017 No Responses

Italy’s left fears Berlusconi revival after rightwing parties win big

Italy's right was celebrating Monday after big victories in local elections, with all eyes on a potential comeback for former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi just months before the country holds national elections. ...
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8 Chadian troops killed in clashes with Boko Haram
June 26, 2017 No Responses

8 Chadian troops killed in clashes with Boko Haram

Eight Chadian soldiers were killed in fierce fighting with Boko Haram insurgents at the weekend on islands on Lake Chad, which borders four countries on the edge of the Sahara, Chad's army said Monday. ...
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