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Ukraine finds two Russian servicemen guilty of "terrorism" 18 Apr 2016 - 04:17 pm

Yevgeny Yerofeyev (L) and Alexander Alexandrov, Russian servicemen arrested last May on terrorism charges related to the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine, looks...

Niger's opposition lifts boycott of parliament 18 Apr 2016 - 03:05 pm

Hama Amadou Niamey: Niger's opposition coalition COPA 2016 has decided to end a boycott of parliament and the national electoral commission, members said...

Riots rock Zambia's capital after suspected ritual murders 18 Apr 2016 - 01:43 pm

LUSAKA: Hundreds of people hurled stones and broke into shops owned by foreigners in the Zambian capital Lusaka on Monday, accusing immigrants of...

Eight dead, nearly 20 missing in new migrant boat tragedy off Libya 18 Apr 2016 - 01:29 pm

A member of the Libyan security forces detains an illegal migrant, who reportedly wanted to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, during a...

In crackdown on celebrity, China bans stars' kids from shows 18 Apr 2016 - 01:05 pm

A poster of Chinese TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN BEIJING: China is banning the children of famous entertainers...

It's up to you, New York: state takes center stage in US election 18 Apr 2016 - 01:01 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (foreground) addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on 17...

US pledges "strong response" in event of another North Korean nuclear test 18 Apr 2016 - 12:23 pm

File picture of US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Reuters By Minami Funakoshi TOKYO: The United States will respond strongly in the...

Belgian PM backs minister's comment that some Muslims cheered attacks 18 Apr 2016 - 12:20 pm

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel addresses a news conference in Brussels after a shootout on Tuesday during a raid linked to the Paris...

Swedish support for EU membership slumps amid asylum crisis 18 Apr 2016 - 11:57 am

A couple walks as the sun sets at a makeshift camp for migrants and refugees at the Greek-Macedonian border near the village of...

Brexit could shrink UK economy by six percent: Treasury 18 Apr 2016 - 11:38 am

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne , pictured on April 14, 2016, warns, "Leave the EU, and the facts are: Britain would...

Oscar Pistorius sentencing postponed to June: judge 18 Apr 2016 - 11:22 am

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius (R) leaves Pretoria High Court for today's postponement hearing in his murder case on April 18, 2016 in...

"In" camp maintain lead, but more undecided ahead of UK's EU vote: poll 18 Apr 2016 - 10:39 am

A campaigner with the "Britain Stronger In Europe" hands out leaflets in Brixton, south London on April 17, 2016. AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS ...

Australia parliament debates make-or-break labour reform 18 Apr 2016 - 09:58 am

By Colin Packham SYDNEY: Australia's parliament returned for a special sitting on Monday to debate crucial labour reform bills which are likely to...

Cheers, tears and samba in Brazil impeachment fight 18 Apr 2016 - 09:36 am

A supporter of President Dilma Rousseff reacts while watching the televised voting of the Lower House of Congress voting over her impeachment in...

Shaken Ecuador hunts for survivors amid 7.8 quake debris 18 Apr 2016 - 08:29 am

Civilians gather their belongings from the debris of the collapsed buildings in Pedernales, Manabi Province of Ecuador on April 17, 2016. Josep Vecino/Anadolu...

Heavy rains in central Chile affect millions, hit copper output 18 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

View of the overflowing of the Mapocho river during heavy rains in Santiago on April 17, 2016. AFP / VLADIMIR RODAS SANTIAGO: Heavy...

Cruz adviser says Trump campaign taking 'banana republic' approach 18 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks on stage during a campaign event in Rochester, New York April 15, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri WASHINGTON:...