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Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming it treats his country unfairly.
"If they don't shape...
Indian authorities estimate rebuilding after Kerala flood to cost $3 billion
The cost to rebuild Kerala following the severe flooding that hit the southern Indian state will exceed $3.7 billion, according to authorities.
Almost 500 people...
Belgian child-killer’s letter angers parents
An infamous child killer who abducted, raped and murdered girls in Belgium in the 1990s has enraged victims' families with a letter offering to...
UN Official warns of ‘perfect storm’ over Syria’s Idlib
UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said a potential "perfect storm" is looming over Syria's Idlib province, with possible military implications beyond the region.
Speaking...
Russia’s President softens pension reforms after outcry
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has softened planned pension changes following angry protests and a slump in his approval rating.
He said the retirement age for...
British and French fishermen clash on high seas
French and British fishermen clashed in the English Channel yesterday in the latest installment of the long-running "scallop war."
Video of the incident showed smoke...
Philippines President faces new International Criminal Court complaint over ‘drug’ killings
Activists and families of eight victims of the Philippines "war on drugs" have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing President...
UN experts detail possible war crimes by all parties in Yemen conflict
UN human rights experts believe war crimes may have been committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen.
In their first such report, they...
Outcry in Morocco after abduction, torture and gang-rape of teen
Anger has erupted in Morocco after local media reported a 17-year-old girl was abducted, tortured and gang-raped by a criminal gang, whose members also...
Tributes pour in after death of US senator John McCain
The death of United States Senator John McCain has prompted an outpouring of tributes to the Vietnam War hero who has been a dominant...
