Friday, September 16, 2016

Japan court clears way for US Okinawa base relocation

Court rules in the central government's favour that the Futenma airbase be moved to a sparse area in Okinawa's north.
Japan court clears way for US Okinawa base relocation
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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 16 in Mohmand mosque

At least 16 dead and 35 others wounded during Friday prayers in Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 16 in Mohmand mosque
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Ceasefire terms pose major risks for Syrian rebels

Even if the agreement is not meant to benefit the regime, it may do so in any case.
Ceasefire terms pose major risks for Syrian rebels
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What's next for France after the burkini madness?

The controversial start of the presidential election campaign means the upcoming months are bound to be nasty.
What's next for France after the burkini madness?
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US congress report: Snowden not a 'whistleblower'

House intelligence committee claims NSA leaker was a 'disgruntled employee' who inflicted harm to national security.
US congress report: Snowden not a 'whistleblower'
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Swedish appeals court upholds Assange detention order

Appeals court rejects latest appeal by WikiLeaks founder to drop detention order over his 2010 rape accusation.
Swedish appeals court upholds Assange detention order
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Texas city with world's first eco-friendly landfill

Waste disposal system in Denton,Texas employing new technique to generate electricity for 1,600 homes in the city.
Texas city with world's first eco-friendly landfill
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