Myanmar releases 75 more child soldiers: UNICEF
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military has released 75 child soldiers, a UN agency said, its first discharge this year…
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Pacific leaders urged to demand end to Australia’s refugee camps
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Amnesty International joined 80 other NGOs on Thursday in urging Pacific leaders demand the closure…
8 years ago
US newspapers hit back at Trump, defend free press
by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US newspapers big and small hit back Thursday at President…
8 years ago
Canada PM does not back down on rights defense in Saudi spat
by Michel Comte / with Anuj Chopra in Riyadh Agence France-Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
8 years ago
Saudi-Canada row leaves US in tight diplomatic spot
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The sharp diplomatic row between Saudi Arabia and Canada has left Washington -- partners and…
8 years ago
Saudi Arabia, Canada row over jailed activists ramps up
by Anuj Chopra with Eric Thomas in Montreal Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia and Canada on…
8 years ago
Saudi expels Canadian envoy, recalls its own over ‘interference’
by Anuj Chopra Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia said Monday it was expelling the Canadian ambassador…
8 years ago
Kuwait social media star unapologetic on comments against laws recognizing OFW rights in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP) -- A Kuwaiti social media star remained unapologetic Monday over comments she made against new…
8 years ago
CHR urges BI to reconsider decision to deport Australian nun Fox
(Eagle News)--The Commission on Human Rights on Friday, July 20, asked the Bureau of Immigration to reconsider its decision to…
8 years ago
Britain to fine Facebook over data breach
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's data regulator has said it will fine Facebook half a million pounds ($660,000)…
8 years ago
Reuters reporters to face Myanmar trial for ‘breaking’ secrecy law
by Athens Zaw Zaw Agence France-Presse YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) - Two Reuters reporters accused of breaking Myanmar's draconian secrecy law…
8 years ago
Nine ex-military convicted for 1973 murder of Chile folk singer Jara
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) - A Chilean judge has convicted nine retired soldiers in the 1973 murder of one of Chile's…
8 years ago
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