International
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Kosovo lawmakers dismiss government in no confidence motion
Seventy-eight MPs in the 120-seat parliament voted to dismiss the cabinet, which the opposition had accused of failing to meet…
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Eight killed when magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits China’s northwest
Eight people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck in China's northwest Xinjiang region on Thursday,…
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U.N. aviation agency seeks global approach to laptop ban
In March, the U.S. announced laptop restrictions on flights originating from 10 airports in countries including the UAE, Qatar and…
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Former top Hong Kong official and property tycoon appeal landmark graft conviction
The landmark trial tarnished Hong Kong's reputation for clean and efficient governance -- exposing the cozy relationship between powerful tycoons…
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Infant mortality and malaria soar in Venezuela, according to government data
Hospitals often lack basic equipment like incubators, and pregnant women are struggling to eat well, including taking folic acid, factors…
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Europe’s Most Innovative Universities – 2017
urope’s top tech hubs tend to radiate from massive capital cities like London, Berlin and Paris. But the heart of…
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Early humans co-existed in Africa with human-like species 300,000 years ago
Scientists unveiled the first evidence on Tuesday that early humans co-existed in Africa 300,000 years ago with a small-brained human-like…
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South Korea’s Moon takes oath of office as president
South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday he was prepared to visit North Korea and was ready to…
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EU urges U.S. not to cut U.N. funds, stay committed to climate deal
"Let me be very clear, and speak directly to our American friends. It is essential for us that we all…
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U.N. aviation agency seeks global approach to laptop ban
A United Nations agency has launched an effort to craft global guidance for the use of laptops and other portable…
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