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Obama says Pentagon has submitted plan to close Guantanamo Bay prison
MIGRANTS
Over 110,000 migrants crossed Mediterranean this year
More than 110,000 migrants and refugees have crossed the Mediterranean to Greece and Italy so far this year, and 413 have lost their lives trying, the International Organisation…
IRAN
Iran media ups bounty for killing Britain’s Rushdie
Iranian state-run media outlets have added $600,000 to a bounty for the killing of British author Salman Rushdie imposed in 1989 over the publishing of his book “The Satanic…
EUROPE
Mars recalls chocolate bars in 55 countries
US Confectioner Mars on Tuesday ordered a massive recall of Mars and Snickers bars from 55 countries after a piece of plastic found in one bar was traced back to its Dutch factory.
FRANCE
Former Sarkozy wingman Guéant under investigation
Former French interior minister Claude Guéant was on Tuesday put under investigation as part of an ongoing affair relating to campaign finance violations and corruption during…
BURUNDI
President vows ‘inclusive dialogue’ with opposition
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza had promised to engage in “inclusive dialogue” with the opposition to end the central African…
FRANCE
Court delays ruling on migrant evictions at Calais 'Jungle'
A French court has delayed ruling on whether it is legal for authorities to evict hundreds of migrants and refugees from the notorious camp in Calais known as the "Jungle" ahead…
SYRIA
US, Russia announce Syria ceasefire to begin Saturday
A landmark "cessation of hostilities" deal will take effect in Syria on February 27, the US and Russia announced Monday, but the deal does not apply to the Islamic State group or…
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