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Confusion over Trump's first talks with foreign leaderOfficials report uncertainty over when or where a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will take place, mirroring similar confusion over Trump's future administration and his contact with foreign leaders.
From Latin America: Five sobering lessons about populismAmerica's long democratic tradition keeps presidents from seizing undue power. But the campaign of president-elect Trump contained striking echoes of the mass appeals of several Latin American populist leaders.
Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, triggering small tsunamiThe magnitude-7.8 quake was centered in a rural area, so the destruction was much smaller than the $25 billion and 185 fatalities wrought by a magnitude-6.3 quake that struck Christchurch in 2011.
'Afghan girl' Sharbat Gula returns home after deportation from PakistanSharbat Gula first became famous in 1985, when National Geographic used her image as a symbol of strife in Afghanistan. Now, Ms. Gula is on her way home to Afghanistan, still a symbol of refugees around the world.
Can Philippine President Duterte be a peacemaker?Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with a wanted Muslim rebel leader who emerged after three years of hiding in an effort to jump-start a peace process.
Is the MH370 disappearance the Titanic of modern times?After two and a half years, the missing Malaysian Airlines flight has attained a sort of mythic status in popular culture.
Iraq's Shiite militias say thousands join push in Mosul areaThe involvement of the Shiite militias has raised concerns of sectarian tensions in Mosul, a Sunni-majority city, and amongst ethnic Turkmens. Militia commanders have said their forces will not enter Mosul.
EU, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not overThe agreement is seen as a springboard to the larger TTIP deal between the EU and the United States, but strong opposition in Europe and a lengthy implementation process means neither agreement is guaranteed.
Is the attack in Pakistan the work of ISIS?The self-proclaimed Islamic State is claiming responsibility for an attack in Pakistan. It's unclear how much of a hand it could have had.
Will Argentina's 'Not one less' protests make change in Latin America?After 16-year-old Lucia Perez was killed in Argentina early this month, anti-violence advocates took to the streets on Wednesday to protest violence against women.
Can Japan stop deaths by overwork?A changing economy and traditional work culture are putting large numbers of Japanese employees at risk of dying from overwork, its labor ministry says.
Australia rejects Amnesty's torture claim for refugees detained on NauruAs new evidence of widespread physical and psychological abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, and poor living conditions began surfacing in August, the government’s denial of any wrongdoing has continued.
Why the United Nations is facing push-back as it tries to help HaitiTension is high in Haiti after hurricane Matthew struck last week, leaving thousands displaced and in need of aid. But destruction of roads hamper access to rural areas.
Gorbachev calls for peace: Is there a path forward?Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, called for peace and a de-escalation in tensions between the US and Russia. What is the future for dialogue between the two countries under current circumstances?
Why UN human rights chief sees 'danger' in a Trump presidencyThe United Nations' top human rights official, Jordanian Prince Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, is concerned that Donald Trump would reintroduce torture and further marginalize vulnerable populations.
What’s next for peace in Colombia, after Santos’ Nobel win?Colombia's president faces an uphill battle over a peace on which he has staked his legacy.
How Sotheby’s discovered a $10.8 million forgery of a Dutch artistA $10.8 million painting attributed to a Dutch master has turned out to be a masterful forgery.
Two ways Haiti is coping after hurricane MatthewHaitians prepared for hurricane Matthew through a combination of old-fashioned word-of-mouth and social media-based alerts.
Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leaveAn air campaign and ground offensive has also damaged hospitals, aid groups say, with Aleppo's health system "on the verge of total collapse," according to a U.N. official.
Britain will launch Brexit by April, prime minister saysInitiating its exit from the European Union will trigger a mandatory two years of negotiations with the European Union. The future of EU citizens living and working in Britain is expected to be a sticking point.
