Czech president refuses to welcome any migrants
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) - Czech President Milos Zeman has rejected a government proposal to take in some 2,700 migrants languishing…
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International
Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - by Daniel LEUSSINK Japan's cabinet Tuesday approved a mammoth 28-trillion yen ($273 billion) package in its latest…
8 years ago
Austrian chancellor rejects Turkish ‘intimidation’
VIENNA, Austria (AFP) - Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern said he will not bow to "intimidation" from Turkey after receiving online death threats…
8 years ago
Japan warns China over territorial aggression
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan…
8 years ago
Dutch activists sue government over air pollution
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) - Dutch environmentalists said Tuesday they are suing the government over poor air quality, saying people's "fundamental"…
8 years ago
Olympics: IOC chief slams ‘contemptuous’ doping as Russia appeals mount
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) - Russian appeals against Olympic bans were piling up Tuesday as IOC president Thomas Bach…
8 years ago
Anger as Hong Kong pro-independence leader barred from polls
HONG KONG, China (AFP) - A high-profile Hong Kong pro-independence leader said Tuesday he had been barred from standing in upcoming…
8 years ago
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 100 staff at Ankara hospital: official
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) - Turkey on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for 100 staff, including doctors, at the main military hospital in…
8 years ago
Vets, Republicans repudiate Trump clash with hero’s family
by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Veterans groups and Republicans Monday savaged Donald Trump's war of words with…
8 years ago
Beijing tightens maritime rules after S. China Sea case
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Tuesday announced penalties for "illegal" fishing in its waters, including those it claims in…
8 years ago
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