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EU presses Russia, urges investment

BRUSSELS (AFP) ― European Union leaders urged Vladimir Putin to make a “radical change” in his stance on Ukraine Thursday as they boosted sanctions …

U.S. lawmaker calls for ‘comfort women’ apology for regional stability

U.S. congressman Mike Honda said Friday that peace and prosperity can only take root in Asia if Japan apologizes for its wartime sexual enslavement of South …

White House: N. Korea is different from Cuba

The United States has no intention of seeking the kind of diplomatic engagement it pursued with Cuba in dealing with North Korea because Pyongyang has nuclear …

White House calls cyber-attack on Sony ‘serious national security matter’

The White House said Thursday it is taking the cyber-attack on Sony Pictures as a “serious national security matter” amid deepening suspicions …

U.S., Cuba agree to revive diplomatic ties
U.S., Cuba agree to revive diplomatic ties

WASHINGTON ― The United States and Cuba moved to end five decades of Cold War hostility Wednesday, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties in a surprise …

Sony cancels film release as U.S. links hacking to N.K.

NEW YORK (AP) ― Under the threat of terrorist attacks from hackers and with the nation’s largest multiplex chains pulling the film from their screens, Sony …

Palestine sets deadline for Israel pullout
Palestine sets deadline for Israel pullout

UNITED NATIONS (AP) ― Israel suffered back-to-back diplomatic setbacks in Europe on Wednesday, while the Palestinians at the United Nations set a deadline …

Kurdish Iraqi forces launch major operation in Sinjar

BAGHDAD (AP) ― Kurdish Iraqi forces launched a major operation Wednesday to retake the militant-held town of Sinjar in northern Iraq, part of a push to …

53 years on, time right for U.S., Cuba
53 years on, time right for U.S., Cuba

MEXICO CITY (AP) ― After 53 years of hostility between the United States and Cuba, the timing to make amends was perfect for both governments. The …

Greek vote enters second round

ATHENS (AFP) ― Greece’s high-stakes presidential election went into a second round Wednesday after parliament failed to pick a head of state in a first …

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