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Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, says inside report of Vatican

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, 92, who was secretary of state under John Paul, was for years one of the Legionaires' biggest protectors in the Vatican

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

More freedom, but predictable outcome: Uzbekistan votes for new parliament

The election is the first in the nation of 33 million since Mirziyoyev took power in late 2016 following the death of strongman Islam Karimov

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Politicians must have bigger say in naming Bank of Italy chief: 5-Star

Under the current system, the appointment of the governor is the responsibility of the government, the Bank of Italy's board of directors and Italy's President

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

China should step up regulation of artificial intelligence in finance, think tank says

Zhang also suggested the government brings together the data platforms of each financial regulatory body to better monitor potential risk and act quickly as problems arise

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

At least 25,000 people fled Syria's Idlib for Turkey over two days: media

Turkey currently hosts some 3.7 million Syrian refugees, the largest refugee population in the world, and fears another wave from the Idlib region

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Hong Kong fans boo national anthem ahead of soccer match with China

After the game ended, the Hong Kong fans sang "Glory to Hong Kong," a song that has become a rallying cry for democracy

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

EU-UK trade deal cannot allow 'race to the bottom': EU's Barnier

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday there would be no alignment with EU rules under the terms of a trade deal he wants to strike with the bloc next year

Dec 21, 2019

By Reuters

Trump officially launches US Space Force

The launch of the US Space Force, which is a new military service in more than 70 years, will be funded by an initial $40 million for its first year

Dec 21, 2019

By IANS

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro criticized for homophobic rant against reporter

His diatribe comes in the wake of probes into corruption allegations against his son Flavio Bolsonaro

Dec 21, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Here's how Indonesia contributes to improve UNSC working method

Indonesia has contributed positively to the U.N and aims to be a true friend for peace. Also Indonesia is among the largest contributors of peacekeeping troops

Dec 21, 2019

By Yasmin Rasidi

Indonesia speaker named suspect in major corruption case

Hopes and doubts linger as Jokowi inaugurates anti-graft commission's leaders, supervisory board

Anti-graft activists fear that the KPK Supervisory Board will harm the authority of the anti-corruption agency in combating corruption

Dec 21, 2019

By Yasmin Rasidi

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Jail me, hang me: Philippines' Duterte says won't answer to ICC

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dared the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday to jail him or hang him over alleged extrajudicial killings in his war on drugs

Dec 20, 2019

By Reuters