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- Cyclone Winston slams Fiji islanders with record winds
The Fijian government declared a state of disaster and urged people to take safety precautions.
Did the US kill Serbian hostages in ISIS airstrike?The Serbian government says two kidnapped Serbian embassy workers were killed during US airstrikes on an Islamic State camp in Libya.
To stay or go? UK to vote on membership in European Union.After securing a deal from other EU leaders, British Prime Minister David Cameron set the date of a referendum on whether the UK will remain a part of the union.
- China's President Xi demands total loyalty from state media
Analysts say that the demand highlights the increasingly restrictive political climate in China, where the leadership has sought to rein in public speech and thought.
- Is Austria's cap on number of asylum seekers breaking international law?
A 1951 UN convention operates under the principle of non-refoulement which stipulates that refugees seeking protection must not be prevented from entering a country.
Donald Trump from abroad: A Canadian island welcomes anti-Trump AmericansA Canadian island is now advertising as a refuge for Americans, should Donald Trump win the US presidency. What does the rest of the world say?
Poland's Lech Walesa again accused of Communist collaborationNew documents have surfaced that indicate that Polish national hero Lech Walesa collaborated with Poland's Communist government in the early 1970s.
How will Turkey respond to Wednesday's Ankara bombing?In the wake of a suicide bombing Wednesday in Turkey's capital that left 28 people dead, the country's officials vowed to retaliate against the Kurdish political and rebel groups they blame for the attack.
- Kenyan military says it has killed Al Shabab intelligence commander
However, the Somalia-based Islamic militants later denied that their spy chief was dead.
'A right to disconnect'? France proposes ignoring work emails after hoursThe French government plans to propose a new business regulations including a 'right to disconnect' so workers can refuse to check emails outside the office.
Up to 4,000 native women are missing or murdered in Canada. What next?In Canada, up to 4,000 indigenous women are killed or missing. That's three times higher than previous estimates.
Can Uganda opposition unseat a party that has been in power for decades?
Why Angela Merkel wants a no-fly zone in SyriaThe creation of a no-fly zone in Syria to protect its civilians amid the ongoing civil war there was suggested by German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday, but peace efforts and the creation of a safe haven could prove difficult in the Syrian conflict.
- Pope Francis ends his visit to Mexico with a stop at the Texas border
The Pope's visit to the region is significant in giving voice to these often voiceless people, especially children and families who are the most vulnerable.
Why did China deploy missiles in the South China Sea?The South China Sea islands have been disputed territory for decades. Does China's recent missile deployment indicate the increasing militarization of the islands?
Will UK's Cameron reap rewards at Thursday's Euro summit?The European Union seems likely to capitulate to Britain's reform proposals at the Euro Summit on Thursday. Why is giving in better than the alternative for the EU?
Why is China trying to revive ancient Silk Road?The Silk Road is part of China’s 'One Belt, One Road,' an economic development strategy launched by Chinese president Xi Jinping in 2013.
Destination Cuba: New US-Cuba accord opens commercial flights to the islandAn agreement signed Tuesday means commercial flights between the US and Cuba will soon fly for the first time since the 1960s.
Sadness as former Israeli prime minister begins prison termFormer Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert began a 19-month jail term Monday, the first Israeli of that office to ever serve time in prison. What has brought him here, and what does Israel think?
- Is Saudi Arabia waffling on sending troops to Syria?
The Kingdom pledged to send troops last week, amid an international campaign to fight the Islamic State.
