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European lawmakers debate extending non-lethal military funding to overseas partners

European lawmakers will today debate a program to fund non-lethal training and assistance to external militaries.…

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Wednesday, November 29

UNCERTAINTY BECKONS Czech government steps down; Babis lacks coalition Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka’s government will resign…

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Janet Yellen takes economic outlook testimony to Senate

Janet Yellen testifies before the congressional Joint Economic Committee on America’s economic outlook today—one of…

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Czech government resigns on Wednesday but Babis still without coalition deal

Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka’s government will resign today following parliamentary elections in October. The…

U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura shakes hands with Syria’s Ambassador to UN Bashar al Jaafari during the Syria peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland
Latest round of UN-backed Syria talks to kick off in Geneva

Peace talks in Geneva begin today, aiming to end the Syrian civil war. After last…

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Chinese tourists groups return to South Korea as THAAD spat thaws

The first Chinese tour group will arrive in Jeju Island today since Beijing punished Seoul…

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Tuesday, November 28

THAAD THAW Chinese tourist groups return to South Korea for the first time since missile…

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Uhuru Kenyatta to be sworn in for second term after months of political volatility

Uhuru Kenyatta will be sworn in at a ceremony in Kasarani today. Kenyatta’s inaugural speech…

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French PM to outline Africa strategy in Burkina Faso speech

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is set to deliver an African policy speech today in…

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US trial Reza Zarrab highlights Washington’s strained ties with Ankara

Today, Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab will go on trial in New York. He is…