Iran wants to negotiate, says Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (AFP/BBC): US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters.For two weeks, Iran has been rocked by a protest movement that has swelled in spite of a crackdown rights groups...
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Trump says US will take Greenland 'one way or the other'
NEW YORK, Jan 12 (AFP): President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States would take Greenland "one way or the other," warning that Russia and China would "take over" if Washington didn't act.Trump says controlling the mineral-rich Danish territory is crucial for US national security given increased Russian and Chinese...
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Hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court
THE HAGUE, Jan 12 (AP): Myanmar heard accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings began on Monday.The West African country of Gambia first filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019,...
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Arts festival faces exodus for dropping Palestinian author
SYDNEY, Jan 12 (AFP): Australia's leading Adelaide Festival is battling a slew of artist withdrawals and board resignations after disinviting a Palestinian-Australian author citing "cultural sensitivities" raised by the Bondi Beach shooting.Scores of artists have reportedly torn up their invitations, several board members-including the festival chair-have quit, and the blocked...
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