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Congress, at odds with Trump, eyes Russia hack probe

by Paul Handley with Jennie Matthew in New York Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Leading senators on…

Kremlin blames lack of US cooperation for Palmyra blow

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The Kremlin on Monday deplored the lack of cooperation with the United States in Palmyra after…

Trump’s cabinet picks so far — a quick guide

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated retired Marine general John Kelly to be…

Turkey detains Kurds, hits militants after twin blasts

by Raziye Akkoc with Ezzedine Said in Istanbul Agence France Presse ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) - Turkey detained over 200 people including dozens…

Hong Kong financial secretary resigns, expected to seek top job

HONG KONG, China (Reuters) -- Hong Kong's Financial Secretary John Tsang resigned on Monday (December 12), the city's government said,…

Bombing kills 23 near Cairo Coptic cathedral

  by Samer Al-Atrush / Mostafa Abulezz Agence France Presse CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) - A bomb blast tore through a…

Turkey defiant as Kurdish militants claim Istanbul carnage

by Fulya OZERKAN Agence France-Presse INSTANBUL, Turkey -- A defiant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday vowed to fight terror…

Chinese media warn ‘immature’ Trump over Taiwan policy

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese media warned Donald Trump Monday that the one-China policy is "non-negotiable" and dropping it could…

Ruling party, opposition both claim victory in Macedonia polls

by Jasmina Mironski and Rachel O'Brien Agence France Presse SKOPJE, Macedonnia (AFP) -- Macedonia's ruling conservative party and the opposition…

Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM Key

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's ruling National Party appointed the experienced Bill English as the country's new prime…

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