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Syrian opposition and government accept truce

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – The Syrian government and the main umbrella for Syrian opposition and rebel groups announced Tuesday their conditional acceptance of a …

Regime agrees to Syria peace deal but doubts persist

DAMASCUS (AFP) – Syria’s regime agreed Tuesday to a ceasefire deal announced by the United States and Russia, but there were widespread doubts it could …

Bill Gates sides against Apple in FBI iPhone-unlocking case

LONDON (AP) – Bill Gates is siding against Apple – and many other technology companies – in saying the firm should help the U.S. government to hack into …

[Newsmaker] Cameron warns on Brexit risks as sterling plunges
[Newsmaker] Cameron warns on Brexit risks as sterling plunges

LONDON (AFP) — Prime Minister David Cameron warned Monday that a vote to leave the EU would risk Britain‘s economic and national security, as …

U.S., Russia agree on Syria cease-fire plan
U.S., Russia agree on Syria cease-fire plan

BEIRUT (AFP) — A landmark truce is to take effect in Syria on Saturday, the United States and Russia announced, but the “cessation of hostilities” …

Questions rise over China’s opposition to THAAD

China’s strenuous opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense asset to South Korea is triggering questions over whether the …

New US-Russia plan sets Syria cease-fire for Saturday
New US-Russia plan sets Syria cease-fire for Saturday

The United States and Russia agreed Monday on a new cease-fire for Syria that will take effect Saturday, even as major questions over enforcing and responding …

Trump wins SC, Clinton takes Nevada
Trump wins SC, Clinton takes Nevada

Donald Trump widened his lead over the Republican party’s presidential field claiming a big victory on Saturday as the contest moved into the South. Out …

Kerry: ‘Provisional agreement’ reached on Syria ceasefire

Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that a “provisional agreement” has been reached on a cease-fire that could begin in the next few days in …

[Newsmaker] Lagarde: Trailblazer with a knack for straight talk
[Newsmaker] Lagarde: Trailblazer with a knack for straight talk

Five years ago Christine Lagarde smashed through the glass ceiling at one of the world’s leading institutions, becoming the first woman to head the …

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