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Theresa May arrives in China for first official visit amid trade deal negotiations

Britain’s prime minister will touch down in Beijing today to begin a three-day visit—Ms May’s…

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Federal Reserve to meet for last rate decision on Yellen’s watch

The Fed will today decide whether to hike interest rates for the first time this…

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Kenya’s opposition to stoke tensions by holding unofficial swearing in of leader

Leader of the Opposition Raila Odinga is scheduled to take the presidential oath of office…

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Tuesday, January 30

US POLITICS Trump to deliver economy-focussed State of the Union Later today, Donald Trump will…

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China’s central bank governor looks set to retire but debt pressures continue

The standing committee of China’s top legislative body concludes its two-day annual meeting today. Strong…

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Catalan-Madrid showdown expected as Puigdemont reinstatement vote looms

Catalonia’s parliament is scheduled to hold a controversial vote of confidence today in favour of…

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Donald Trump to deliver economy-focussed State of the Union

Later today, Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address as President…

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Kenyan opposition leader stages shadow inauguration

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is scheduled to take the presidential oath of office in Nairobi…

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Burundi’s thugocracy and the International Criminal Court

Burundi’s withdrawal from the ICC won’t spare President Nkurunziza from the charges it may lay.

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With just one candidate for March election, Egypt continues descent into authoritarianism

Today is the deadline for presidential candidates to register to challenge incumbent Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.…