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UN News: Security Council extends support for African Union force in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS – In the resolution, unanimously adopted, the Council also recalled its earlier decision to…
UK News – Queen approves appointment of Suffragan See of Lancaster
The Queen has approved the appointment of Reverend Dr Jillian Duff as the next Suffragan Bishop…
Toyota confirms new Auris will be built in the UK
United Kingdom (STL.News) International confidence in the UK’s automotive sector was bolstered today (Wednesday 28 February)…
It’s time for UK citizens to start planning your royal wedding celebrations
Holding a street party is a great way to get together with your neighbours to celebrate…
Welsh Secretary announces trade & investment visit to New York, New Jersey & Philadelphia
Wales-USA relationship celebrated through Secretary of State for Wales trade mission LONDON (STL.News) A three-day trade…
UK Foreign Secretary holds talks with Aung San Suu Kyi
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson held talks with Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on…
Food & drink export sales soar in Brexit boost
UK (STL.News) Overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record…
At African Union Summit, Guterres lauds strong AU-UN partnership, outlines areas for more cooperation
(STL.News) Hailing the partnership between Africa and the United Nations as “solid, and grounded on sound…
James Mattis Calls United States, Vietnam ‘Like-Minded Partners’
WASHINGTON DC (STL.News) The United States and Vietnam are “like-minded partners” that have a forward-looking relationship, Defense…
Government of Canada helps the Canadian Muslim Association protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
Montreal, Quebec/December 20, 2017 (STL.News) Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on behalf…
UNICEF: Vaccines cargo to blockaded Yemen can’t be one-off
AMMAN, Jordan/November 26, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — The U.N. child agency said Sunday that it has flown…
Pakistan TV: Army summoned to disperse Islamist protesters
ISLAMABAD/November 25, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Pakistan called in the army to restore order on Saturday, hours…
Four peacekeepers killed in two deadly attacks against UN mission in Mali
November 24, 2017 (STL.News) – Four United Nations peacekeepers and a member of the Malian armed…
60,000 join far-right march on Poland’s Independence Day
WARSAW, Poland/November 11, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Tens of thousands of nationalists marched in a demonstration organized…
Billionaire prince among dozens arrested in Saudi sweep
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia/November 5, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of princes, senior military…
Death toll from blast in Somalia’s capital rises to 189
MOGADISHU, Somalia/October 15, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed…
Mexico tallying the economic cost of big earthquake
MEXICO CITY/September 26, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Mexican government officials are tallying up the economic losses of…
BRICS countries meet to map path to increase their roles
XIAMEN, China/September 3, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — A summit of five major developing countries will open Monday…
The Latest: Kenya raids offices of group critical of polls
NAIROBI, Kenya/August 16, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — The Latest on the reactions to Kenya‘s elections (all times…
Kenyan opposition leader urges followers to skip work Monday
NAIROBI, Kenya/August 13, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga urged his supporters to skip…
Russia says Syrian government doubled territory it controls
BEIRUT/August 13, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — The Syrian government has increased the size of the territory under…
Devoutly Catholic Guam celebrates Mass amid N. Korea threat
TUMON, Guam/August 12, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Across Guam — where nearly everyone is Roman Catholic —…
Death toll rises amid Kenya’s rioting over disputed vote
NAIROBI, Kenya/August 12, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — In an escalation of Kenya‘s deadly election violence, police on…
Submarine owner detained over journalist’s disappearance
COPENHAGEN, Denmark/August 12, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — A Danish court ordered the owner of an amateur-built submarine…
The Latest: Kenya official sees 9 bodies with gunshot wounds
NAIROBI, Kenya/August 12, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — The Latest on Kenya‘s election (all times local): 3:35 p.m.…
Asian stocks slump on profit-taking amid US-NKorea tensions
SEOUL, South Korea/August 11, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Asian stock markets slumped Friday following overnight losses on…
Venezuela troops quash anti-Maduro attack on military base
VALENCIA, Venezuela/August 6, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Soldiers battled for three hours Sunday morning against a small…
Pakistan: Ahead of PM vote, Islamabad crowds root for Khan
ISLAMABAD/July 30, 2017 (AP)(STL.News) — Pakistan’s parliament will meet Tuesday to elect a new prime minister…