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Controversial Russia-Crimea bridge opens
Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has inaugurated a highly controversial bridge linking southern Russia to Crimea.
The $3.7 billion bridge has been a flagship political project...
Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
US President Donald Trump called Australian PM Scott Morrison and asked for his help with an investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry,...
Deaths and displacement as battle for Central African Republic continues
At least 25 people have been killed in a series of clashes between armed groups over one week, in escalating violence in the Central...
Ebola outbreak worst in history of Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history, according to officials.
More than 200 people have died...
Taiwan’s Defense Minister warns of sudden entry by Chinese Military
Taiwan must be on alert this year for a “sudden entry” by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory as tensions rise...
Yemen aid summit seeks to pull nation from brink
A pledging conference to raise funds for Yemen is taking place in Geneva today, amidst what the UN describes as "the world's largest humanitarian...
Trump son to testify before US Senate panel next week
US President Donald Trump's eldest son and a former campaign manager will testify before Congress next week as part of US investigations into the...
49 arrested amid protests in Ghana
Forty nine people have been arrested in Ghana as they protested high cost of living in the West African country. The arrests took...
Trump denies downplaying severity of virus
US President Donald Trump has denied downplaying the seriousness of Covid-19, despite admitting in a recorded interview to having done that.
At a televised event...
Barack Obama to request $1.8 billion to combat the Zika virus
The Obama administration says it will ask the US Congress for $1.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus.
The virus, which is...
