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Saudi Arabia releases corruption detainees, others to stand trial
Saudi Arabia has released 23 of the 200-or-so powerful individuals detained since November on corruption charges after they reached deals…
North Korea preparing to launch satellite: report
North Korea is preparing to launch a satellite, a Seoul newspaper said Tuesday, as outside observers warn that the nuclear-armed…
Putin critic Navalny barred from Russian presidential election
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was barred on Monday from running in next year’s presidential election after officials ruled he…
Dozens killed in fresh Yemen air strikes, clashes
Fresh air strikes and clashes in Yemen have killed over 60 fighters as Saudi-backed pro-government forces push an offensive against…
China calls for constructive efforts to ease Korean tensions
China called on Monday for all countries to make constructive efforts to ease tension after North Korea said the latest…
Pope seeks peace in Jerusalem, highlights plight of war-scarred children
Pope Francis on Monday called for peace in Jerusalem in his traditional Christmas address and highlighted the plight of children…
Swiss president wants a vote to clarify country’s EU position
A referendum in Switzerland to clarify the country’s relationship with the European Union would be helpful, Swiss President Doris Leuthard…
McCandless, first astronaut to fly untethered, dies at age 80
Bruce McCandless, an astronaut who was the first to fly untethered from his spacecraft in a gripping scene watched around…
Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages ‘new bloodshed’
Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging "new bloodshed" in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide the ex-Soviet nation…