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German Parliament Approves Algeria, Morocco And Tunisia As ‘Safe’

A draft law would allow authorities to speed the processing of asylum applicants from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) May Get $3 Billion F-35 Order From Denmark

The Nordic country plans to replace its ageing fleet of fighter jets with new planes from the U.S. defense contractor.

EU Border Agency Says Migrant Arrivals In Greece Drop 90%

EU border agency Frontex said 2,700 people arrived in Greece from Turkey in April, most of them from Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Global Oil Markets Heading Toward Balance On The Back Of ‘Dramatic Reduction’ In Stocks, IEA Says

In its monthly oil market report, the International Energy Agency predicted a big reduction in oil stocks later this year.

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China, US Should Manage South China Sea Differences Constructively: Chinese General

Fang Fenghui, a member of China’s Central Military Commission, and General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the issue in a video link-up Thursday.

Suicide Truck Bombings Near Ramadi Kill 17 Iraqi Soldiers

Thursday’s attacks, linked to ISIS fighters, occurred in Jarayshi, about 6 miles north of Ramadi, a military source told Reuters.

US, Cuban Officials To Meet Next Week To Deepen Detente

The third meeting of a U.S.-Cuba bilateral commission on restoring diplomatic ties is scheduled for Monday in Havana.

Who Is Christian Kern? Rail Chief Set To Become Austria’s Chancellor

Christian Kern oversaw the transport of asylum-seekers to Germany from Hungary’s border at the height of the migration crisis last autumn.

Street Protests Magnify Political Crisis In Baghdad After Deadly Bombings

Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr demonstrated Thursday, one day after suicide attacks killed at least 80 people in Iraq's capital.

Forced To Wear High Heels At Work? UK Petition Fighting Sexism Tops 100K Signatures, Parliament To Consider Debate

A petition calling on Britain to prohibit employers from dictating female workers' footwear has garnered more than 100,000 signatures.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Vows To Fight Corruption In Oil, Power, Transportation And Other Industries

Africa’s largest national economy has been ranked as one of the most corrupt in the world.

Brazil Crisis Live Updates: What Happens Next After Dilma Rousseff Impeachment Vote

Michel Temer said Thursday that he would support an investigation into Petrobras, the scandal-plagued state-run oil company.

World Air Pollution: 80 Percent Of City-Dwellers Breathe Bad Air, WHO Warns

In middle- to low-income countries, 98 percent of people in the big cities are breathing bad air.

Who Is Michel Temer? Brazilian Vice President Steps Into Presidential Role After Senate Suspends Dilma Rousseff

Brazil’s interim president, Michel Temer, is a longtime political operative who is seen as a business-friendly politician.

Will ISIS Attack Germany? Poll Reveals Germans Fear Terrorism, Say Islam Has No Place In Their Country

Fears of the threat of terror have risen throughout Europe following two attacks in Paris and one in Brussels in the past 16 months.

Australian PM Turnbull Named In Panama Papers, Denies Wrongdoing [Video]

Malcolm Turnbull denied any wrongdoing after being named as a former director of a British Virgin Islands company set up to exploit a Siberian gold prospect.

US Missile Shield In Romania Switched On, Kremlin Calls It ‘Threat To Russia’s Security’

Russia sees the move as a security threat, and a Cold War rival having an advanced military system in formerly communist-ruled eastern Europe has angered the Kremlin.

EU Commission Says Turkey Deal Not ‘Dead’ Over Anti-Terrorism Laws

The comments by commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas came after Ankara refused to change its anti-terrorism laws.

Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Najib Razak’s Stepson Riza Aziz Allegedly Spent About $50M From Fund On New York, Los Angeles Properties

Riza Aziz, who is one of the producers of the Oscar-nominated movie, “The Wolf Of Wall Street,” has denied any wrongdoing.

Hackers Try To Attack Merkel’s Party, Security Consultants Say

Hackers, called Pawn Storm, appear to be trying to steal personal and corporate data from the German party using two free email services, researchers said.

Brazil Impeachment Crisis: Vice President Michel Temer Steps In After Senate Votes To Suspend President Dilma Rousseff

The country’s economy may see a short-term honeymoon with Vice President Michel Temer taking the reins, but don’t expect large-scale reforms anytime soon.

China To Keep Tab On Online Rumors With New Platform

China is expected to launch a platform Thursday, with the help of which internet users can post links or upload screenshots of online rumors.

UK’s Anti-Corruption Summit: Noble Intent, Half Measures?

Alleged tax havens, such as Panama and British Virgin Islands, have not been invited to the event being hosted by Prime Minster David Cameron.

Turkey-EU Deal: Hopes For Visa Waiver Deal ‘Getting Less And Less,’ Turkish Minister Says

The European Commission announced it will back visa-free travel for Turkish citizens in the Schengen area, but a standoff over Ankara’s terrorism laws could threaten the deal.

Flight MH370 Update: Plane Interior Panel, Aircraft Engine Cowling Found In March ‘Almost Certainly’ From Missing Jet

The two pieces of debris were found independently on beaches at Mossel Bay, South Africa, and Rodrigues Island in Mauritius.

US, Britain, France Block Russia Bid To Blacklist Syria Rebels

The U.S., Britain, France and Ukraine voted at the U.N. against a plan to punish Jaish al-Islam and Ahrar al-Sham for links to ISIS and al Qaeda.

Australian PM Turnbull Named In Leaked Documents, Report Says

Malcolm Turnbull, a former investment banker and technology entrepreneur, is campaigning ahead of a general election on July 2.

Tired Of Waiting, Greece’s Migrants Turn To Business To Survive [VIDEO]

With no immediate hope of leaving Europe’s biggest refugee camp, new arrivals are selling food and cutting hair to eke out a living.

Largest Refugee Camp Pictures: In Kenya, Dangerous Dadaab Camp Ordered Closed [PHOTOS]

Kenyan government officials suspect the Dadaab camp is a breeding ground for terrorism.

Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions After Long Battle In Heavily Roman Catholic Country

The debate over same-sex unions has pitted Prime Minister Matteo Renzi against the Roman Catholic Church.

Muslim Terrorists Don't Represent Islam: ‘Allahu Akbar’ True Meaning Isn't About Violence, Saudi Princess Tells Arab Forum

The phrase was used this week during a terror attack in Germany and by law enforcement officials in an anti-terror training operation in the United Kingdom.

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