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SCIENCE AND TECH

Young researcher thwarts global cyberattack

The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world was thwarted by a young British researcher.

9 YEARS AGO

Soldiers on mutiny in Ivory Coast

Renegade soldiers wound six people as they stage a fresh mutiny over pay.

9 YEARS AGO

YEMEN

Cholera epidemic triggers state of emergency in Sana'a

The outbreak has already claimed the lives of 115 people, with hospitals struggling to cope with an influx of patients.

9 YEARS AGO

POLITICS

Americans divided over FBI chief’s firing: Poll

Americans view Trump’s firing of James Comey as a partisan issue, a new Gallup poll shows.

9 YEARS AGO

RUSSIA

‘North Korea missile launch no danger to Russia’

The Russian Defense Ministry says North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test poses no danger to Moscow.

9 YEARS AGO

PALESTINE

Israel detains 14 Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli military forces arrest 14 Palestinians during separate overnight operations across the occupied West Bank.

9 YEARS AGO

9 smugglers killed in clash with Thai forces

A firefight between Thai forces and a band of Golden Triangle drug smugglers has left nine criminals dead near Thailand’s border with Myanmar.

9 YEARS AGO

POLITICS

Trump: No need for independent Russia probe

President Trump says he wants "to get to the bottom" of questions about alleged Russian influence in the 2016 election, but rules out an independent investigation.

9 YEARS AGO

INTERVIEWS

'China president promoting dynamic of cooperation'

A commentator says China’s president supports an atmosphere of cooperation instead of confrontation by calling for an open world economy.

9 YEARS AGO

INTERVIEWS

‘Macron wrong person to lead France’

A researcher says France’s new President Emmanuel Macron is not the right person to lead the French economy and politics.

9 YEARS AGO

EU

WannaCry affected 150 countries: Europol

The European police say computers in 150 countries have been affected by recent cyber attack.

9 YEARS AGO

BUSINESS

China pledges $124bn to Silk Road initiative

China’s President Xi Jinping has pledged $124 billion for his ambitious new Silk Road plan, saying everyone was welcome to join.

9 YEARS AGO

SYRIA

Syria nears full control over Damascus suburbs

The Syrian military is about to re-establish control over another district in the capital Damascus’ countryside after the government reaches an agreement with the militants enabling their evacuation.

9 YEARS AGO