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World leaders rally in Jerusalem against anti-Semitism

Thursday, 23 January 2020, 07:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Dozens of world leaders descended upon Jerusalem on Thursday for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust and combating modern-day anti-Semitism. Russian President...

China steps up efforts to control new coronavirus outbreak

Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 09:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Heightened precautions were being taken in China and elsewhere Tuesday as governments strove to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year...

Prince Harry hopes for calmer future, but not much chance

Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 07:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Prince Harry says he's taking a “leap of faith’’ as he steps back from royal duties in an attempt to build a more peaceful life — one free of the journalists who have filmed,...

Prince Harry: 'No other option' but to cut royal ties

Monday, 20 January 2020, 07:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Prince Harry said Sunday that he felt “great sadness” but found “no other option” to cutting almost all of his and his wife Meghan’s royal ties in the hopes of achieving...

Germany hosts summit on Libya, seeks to halt proxy fighting

Sunday, 19 January 2020, 18:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Germany brought together the key players in Libya’s long-running civil war on Sunday, seeking to curb foreign military interference, solidify a cease-fire and help relaunch a political process...

No longer HRH: Harry, Meghan to give up 'highness' titles

Sunday, 19 January 2020, 06:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal that lets the couple step aside as working royals, Buckingham Palace...

UK plans Brexit celebrations but warns businesses may suffer

Saturday, 18 January 2020, 12:07 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The British government has announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union but the country's treasury chief has admitted that some U.K....

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