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Colombia identifies remains of rebel group priest killed in 1966
BOGOTA, Feb 16 (Reuters) – The Colombian state entity tasked with finding and identifying more than 135,000 people who have disappeared during the course of the country’s six decades of […]
African leaders urge transforming continent’s potential into bankable projects at Africa Business Forum
ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — African leaders on Monday issued a unified call to transform the continent’s vast economic and demographic potential into bankable projects at scale and speed, […]
Feature: Damascus markets bustle ahead of Ramadan, but rising prices strain shoppers
DAMASCUS, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, Damascus’ popular markets are crowded with shoppers and stocked with food, spices and household goods. But for […]
Nigeria says 100 US forces arrive, expanding mission
DAKAR, Feb 16 (Reuters) – About 100 U.S. forces personnel have arrived in Nigeria, the West African country’s defense headquarters spokesman said on Monday, as Washington scales up a military […]
Ahead of Hungary’s elections, Rubio says Trump is committed to PM Orban’s success
BUDAPEST, Feb 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is committed to the success of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban because his leadership and rapport with Trump are crucial to […]
Portugal says efforts to balance budget, cut debt constrained by storm damage
LISBON/BRUSSELS, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Portugal will do all it can to keep the budget balanced and reduce public debt, but its efforts are likely to be constrained by the […]
‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day on Italy’s Adriatic coast
ROME, Feb 16 (Reuters) – A famous rock structure on Italy’s Adriatic coast known as the “Lovers’ Arch” collapsed on Valentine’s Day after days of bad weather, prompting local officials […]
Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States
TORONTO, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States. […]
Albanian PM seeks to stop judiciary from dismissing ministers
TIRANA, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said his government would change the law to protect ministers from suspension while they are under criminal investigation, prompting the […]
Canada’s Carney to visit India in early March, Ontario minister says
NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit New Delhi in early March to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the framework for a […]