Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump's firing of inspector general

The president's firing of the state department's inspector general will be investigated by Congress.

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Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won't have a seat at the virus talks

As the world meets to tackle the coronavirus crisis, one of the most successful countries is not invited.

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Coronavirus: Are Italians losing faith in the EU?

As Italy slowly emerges from coronavirus lockdown many citizens feel let down by the EU.

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Gedhun Choekyi Niyima: Tibetan Buddhism's 'reincarnated' leader who disappeared aged six

Twenty-five years after the Panchen Lama disappeared, Tibetans abroad urge China to reveal his fate.

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Plinofficial: The downfall of a Russian rapper who loved dollars

How did a young Russian rapper become accused by the FBI of working with global cybercriminals?

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How Covid-19 is threatening Central America's economic lifeline

Many communities rely heavily on remittances but these are drying up due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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Letter from Africa: Spare a thought for stranded migrants

Ismail Einashe writes that migrants are facing a tougher time since the outbreak of coronavirus.

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One every eight minutes: India's missing children

Many of those who vanish are trafficked and exploited, but there's little public outrage.

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Independent Justin Amash abandons US third party presidential run

May 17, 2020 8:43 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US congressman Justin Amash abandoned his third-party run for president on Saturday(May 16), blaming the impossibility of campaigning during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fugitive accused of supplying machetes used in 1994 Rwandan genocide is arrested outside Paris

"Fugitive accused of supplying machetes used in 1994 Rwandan genocide is arrested outside Paris"
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Second Brazilian health minister resigns in a month amid coronavirus pandemic

"Second Brazilian health minister resigns in a month amid coronavirus pandemic"
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