Another 24 Irish citizens and dependents leave Gaza
The Department of Foreign Affairs says a total of 50 Irish citizens and dependents have left Gaza.
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Jamaal Bowman: US Democrat US lawmaker charged over false Capitol fire alarm
Rep Jamaal Bowman is expected to plead guilty and pay a fine for the misdemeanour charge.
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US expels 2 Russian diplomats after Moscow expelled American diplomats last month
Two Russian diplomats have been expelled from Moscow's embassy in Washington, the US State Department confirmed Friday.
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North Korea to 'expel' US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
North Korea has decided "to expel" US Army Private Travis King, who crossed into the North from South Korea during a tour of the joint security area in July, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
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Canada launches public inquiry into foreign interference
Opposition parties have been pressuring the government for an inquiry into claims of meddling by China.
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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption
Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada excluded as China loosens group travel bans
China recently lifted restrictions on group tours to over 70 countries - Canada is not on the list.
1970-01-01 08:00
Denmark considering banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: US soldier held by North Korea after crossing border
The United Nations command says the man was on an organised tour when he crossed without permission.
1970-01-01 08:00
GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats
Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.
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