UK calls for ‘immediate’ release of Reuters reporters in Myanmar

Britain called for the "immediate" release of two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar on Monday, saying the verdict had "undermined freedom of the media". "We...

FIFA snubs Messi as Ronaldo, Salah and Modric nominated for best...

Lionel Messi was left off the shortlist for the FIFA's men's player of the year award for the first time in over a decade...
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Report: Nervous Bolt prepares for football debut

Usain Bolt is set to get a first taste of competitive football on Friday in a much-hyped game, but the sprint superstar admits he...
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Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday after winning a bitterly contested election that marked the country’s first vote...

Litany of Catholic abuse scandals in Ireland

Accusations of wide-ranging abuse in Catholic institutions in Ireland, including but not limited to the sexual targeting of children by priests, date back several...
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Ex-UN Chief Kofi Annan dies at 80

Former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday after a short illness at the age of 80, his foundation...
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Tech companies face huge fines under Australia cyber laws

Tech companies could face hefty fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer information or data to...
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Russia vows to retaliate against “unacceptable” new US sanctions

The Kremlin on Thursday vowed to retaliate against "unacceptable" new US sanctions against Russia over its alleged role in a nerve agent attack on...
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Ford celebrates 10 millionth Mustang

The Ford Mustang -- an iconic American brand and a symbol of cool -- will reach a major milestone Wednesday as the 10 millionth...
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Ronaldo’s Juventus debut to be streamed live on Facebook

Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut for Juventus is among a series of games from Serie A and Spain’s La Liga to be broadcast for free on...