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Beijing pins Hong Kong riot on "radical separatists" 14 Feb 2016 - 08:48 am

A riot policewoman stands on a cordoned-off street following overnight clashes between protesters and police in the Mongkok area of Hong Kong on...

Chad leader appoints new prime minister ahead of ballot 14 Feb 2016 - 08:36 am

Chad's president has appointed a new prime minister, Albert Pahimi Padacke (pictured in 2008), as he looks to extend his grip on power...

N. Korea took 70% of workers' wages at joint economic zone: Seoul 14 Feb 2016 - 08:34 am

Seoul: South Korea on Sunday defended its decision to abruptly pull out of an inter-Korean industrial zone, claiming 70 percent of wages for...

Trump, Bush get personal in heated debate clash 14 Feb 2016 - 08:29 am

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (L) reacts to businessman Donald Trump (R) as Texas Senator Ted Cruz (C) listens during the Republican Presidential...

Ukraine's graft problem tests Western patience and resolve 14 Feb 2016 - 08:26 am

In this file photo, workers decorate Independence Square with Ukrainian flags during National Flag Day celebrations in Kiev on August 23, 2015. Sergei...

Who could block an EU 'Brexit' deal? 14 Feb 2016 - 08:22 am

A worker answers a telephone in the office of Brexit group pressure group "Leave.eu" in London, Britain February 12, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall Brussels: ...

Turkey strikes Kurd, regime forces in Syria, mulls ground attack 14 Feb 2016 - 08:07 am

Istanbul: Turkey hit Kurdish and Syrian regime targets on Saturday as Ankara mulled a ground assault with Saudi troops, further complicating efforts to...

London's Europeans feel the jitters over EU vote 14 Feb 2016 - 08:00 am

file-AFP photo London: Faced with the possibility of Britain leaving the European Union, London's EU workers feel "depressed" and fearful of their place...

For Syrian Kurds, new curriculum in once-banned language 14 Feb 2016 - 07:58 am

A Kurdish teacher teaches during a class at the Musa Bin Nusayr school in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli, on January 31,...

Next US president should nominate Scalia successor: Republican 14 Feb 2016 - 07:34 am

Mitch McConnell Washington: President Barack Obama should not nominate a successor to fill the critical vacancy in the US Supreme Court left by...

Pope urges Mexico leaders to provide 'true justice' 14 Feb 2016 - 07:32 am

Pope Francis is seen praying in front of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe while celebrating mass at the Basilica of Guadalupe...

Obama extends 'deepest condolences' after Scalia death 14 Feb 2016 - 07:26 am

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on April 17, 2014 (AFP Photo/Alex Wong) La Quinta, United...

Congo Republic ex-army chief to run in March presidential polls 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

By Christian Elion BRAZZAVILLE: A former army chief in Congo Republic on Saturday declared his intention to run against veteran President Denis Sassou...

Brazil enlists army, cabinet in campaign against Zika 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Brazilian Army Parade. Credit: Agência Brasil By Silvio Cascione BRASILIA: Brazil’s government launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday to fight the Zika virus,...

Pope makes landmark visit at Mexico's National Palace 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Pope Francis is greeted by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and First Lady Angelica Rivera upon his arrival at Benito Juarez international airport...

Dangerous cold grips northeast U.S., could break Valentine’s Day records 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

A woman is seen bundled up from the cold in Times Square, NewYork February 12, 2016. Reuters/Eduardo Munoz By Scott Malone and Valerie...

French PM rejects permanent quota system for refugees 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Valls says France received 80,000 asylum applications last year. Germany protests over Macedonia, Bulgarian border plans. East European states say Greece’s border measures...

Merkel urges patience on refugees ahead of crucial state elections 14 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Merkel launches campaign ahead of March 13 state votes. Chancellor urges patience on refugees amid AfD surge. Her conservatives well positioned in all...