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Xi Jinping's presidential term could extend beyond 2023 as China set to make sweeping changes

The Chinese communist party's powerful Central Committee has proposed a major constitutional change to allow Xi Jinping to continue beyond two terms.

Feb 25, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

What the month-long UN-approved ceasefire means to Syria

The UN Security Council unanimously called for the implementation of a 30-day truce deal across Syria in what is a significant development.

Feb 25, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Spy smear: Tory apology as Corbyn fights allegations

Conservative MP Ben Bradley has been forced to apologise for a "wholly untrue" allegation linking Jeremy Corbyn to Cold Wr spying.

Feb 24, 2018

By Dan Cancian

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'Betrayed:' After Florida shooting, a Trump backlash as he talks gun control

Gun groups say there is "a great feeling of betrayal and abandonment" after Trump mentioned possible gun control measures after the Florida school shooting.

Feb 24, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

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How many people have been killed in the Philippines' bloody drug war so far?

President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in May 2016, riding on the wave of a harsh anti-drug rhetoric.

Feb 24, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Philippines Human rights

'Too damn funny': Did Trump accidentally throw shade at Mike Pence in tweet praising Ivanka?

"Lol. Suck it, Mike Pence," one Twitter user wrote tauntingly.

Feb 24, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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Theresa May to reveal Brexit plan after intense cabinet talks

The Prime Minister is set to announce the government's stance on how Britain should work with the EU after Brexit.

Feb 23, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Theresa May Brexit

Ivanka Trump heads to Winter Olympics to put 'maximum pressure' on North Korean nuclear program

The daughter of President Donald Trump is leading the U.S. delegation at this weekend's closing ceremony for the Pyeongchang Games.

Feb 23, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump poised to announce 'largest package' of North Korean sanctions

Fresh sanctions are due to be announced against North Korea just as Ivanka Trump arrives in the peninsula.

Feb 23, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

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'Tone deaf' German figure skater dances to Schindler's List music during Olympics performance

Nicole Schott was attacked on social media for her music choice during the women's free skating final.

Feb 23, 2018

By Neil Murphy

'Choreographed cuteness': Justin Trudeau's Bollywood wardrobe has India laughing

"Is it just me or is this choreographed cuteness all just a bit much now?" an Indian politician wrote on social media.

Feb 23, 2018

By Affirunisa Kankudti

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Pro-EU anti-Brexit demonstrators in London

EU citizens arriving in UK during Brexit transition 'can stay permanently' in Theresa May U-turn

Prime minister Theresa May will allow EU citizens arriving in the UK during the Brexit transition phase, in a reversal of government policy, it has been reported.

Feb 23, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Italian far-right leader Massimo Ursino 'tied up and beaten by protesters'

The regional leader of a far-right political party in Italy was reportedly tied up and beaten by protestors in Sicily as tensions mount in the country's upcoming election.

Feb 22, 2018

By James Tennent

Italy

'Genius' Trump ruthlessly mocked for attacking Jeff Sessions, misspelling his attorney general's name

"Which is worse: directing your AG to investigate your political enemies or misspelling his name? Hello America, it's Wednesday!" Amy Siskind tweeted.

Feb 22, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Donald Trump

Cabinet at war: Theresa May convenes ministers at Chequers to settle Brexit divisions

Theresa May will be hosting her senior cabinet ministers at the Buckinghamshire estate to iron out divisions.

Feb 22, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Theresa May Brexit

What are Pakistani troops really doing in Saudi Arabia?

The government says some 1,000 Pakistani soldiers are in the kingdom on a training and advisory mission, but the opposition wants to know what exactly they are doing.

Feb 22, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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'Oh dear God': Trump eviscerated over his 'empathy cheat sheet' at meeting with shooting survivors

"That the man who holds our country's nuclear weapon keys needs a crib note that reads 'I hear you' to show empathy terrifies me," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 22, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

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