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Israel approves 550 new settlement homes in East Jerusalem
Israel has approved plans for more than 550 new homes in three settlement neighbourhoods of occupied East Jerusalem.US warns of toothpaste bombs on Russia flights
The United States has issued a warning to airports and to some airlines flying to Russia for the Olympics to watch for ...North Korea threatens to cancel reunions with South over military drills
North Korea is threatening to cancel its just-announced family reunions with the South if Seoul and Washington go ahead with upcoming joint ...Pakistani Taliban begin peace talks with government
A long-awaited first round of peace talks between the Pakistani government and Taliban has begun in Islamabad after numerous delays and growing ...Libya destroys chemical weapons from Gaddafi era
Libya\'s foreign minister says the country has destroyed its last known stash of chemical weapons from the era of dictator Moammar Gadhafi.Proven Strategy to Prevent Turmoil in Ukraine
The political situation in Ukraine is extremely dangerous. Tensions are high. In the Parliament lie deep disagreements between the governmentUN report demands Vatican act against child sex abuse
A United Nations human rights committee has made an unprecedented demand that the Vatican "immediately remove" all clergy accused of child abuse ...Nelson Mandela leaves $4.1 million estate to family, staff and ANC
Nelson Mandela has left his roughly $4.1m estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the African National Congress, ...Russia warns Ukraine opposition as protests continue
Western politicians are returning to Ukraine this week to resolve the political crisis that has gripped the country for months, with the ...Anti-government protesters dismiss Thailand elections
Anti-government protesters in Thailand marched through the streets of Bangkok Monday, vowing to continue their demonstrations following snap elections.