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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe seeks treatment in Singapore as succession looms

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was meant to attend a youth rally today. Instead, the 93-year-old…

Trump the guest of honour as France celebrates Bastille Day

Photo: Reuters France celebrates Bastille Day today with US President Donald Trump as Emmanuel Macron’s…

Friday, July 14

THE ODD COUPLE Trump and Macron together for Bastille Day France celebrates Bastille Day today…

German and French officials meet to plan EU military cooperation

The defence ministers of France and Germany will deliberate a proposed $1.1 billion European Union…

Core anti-ISIS coalition meets in Washington amid Mosul liberation

Representatives from the core group of 24 states taking the fight to ISIS will meet…

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry in Mexico for pre-NAFTA talks

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry will hold talks with Mexican officials today, a month out…

Thursday, July 13

HAVING A GAS US energy secretary visits Mexico ahead of NAFTA renegotiations US Energy Secretary…

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Scandal-hit Abe faces falling public approval rates

Japan’s Prime Minister has a long way to go to recover his political position.

Olympic Committee mulls hosts of 2024 and 2028 summer games

Today, the International Olympic Committee will decide whether to award the 2024 and 2028 Summer…

Wray faces confirmation hearing to replace Comey

Christopher Wray, President Trump’s pick for the vacant FBI director post, faces his confirmation hearing…