Hans-Georg Maassen: the spy who went out into the heat
Spies usually operate in the shadows. Hans-Georg Maassen, chief of Germany's domestic spy agency, has done just the opposite and taken center-stage in a heated debate about the far-right that is shaking Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to its core.
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Spies usually operate in the shadows. Hans-Georg Maassen, chief of Germany's domestic spy agency, has done just the opposite and taken center-stage in a heated debate about the far-right that is shaking Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to its core.
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Drones and gymnasts: North Korean 'Mass Games' return with messages of reconciliation
With a formation of glowing drones, lasers and stadium-sized gymnastics shows, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un relaunched the "Mass Games" on Sunday in a pageant that declared that "waves" of international sanctions would break against the strength of North Korea's self-reliance.
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With a formation of glowing drones, lasers and stadium-sized gymnastics shows, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un relaunched the "Mass Games" on Sunday in a pageant that declared that "waves" of international sanctions would break against the strength of North Korea's self-reliance.
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Venezuela denounces U.S. military interference after NYT report
Venezuela's foreign minister accused the United States of seeking an intervention and supporting military conspiracies, following a report U.S. officials had met with Venezuelan military officers to discuss a coup plot.
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Venezuela's foreign minister accused the United States of seeking an intervention and supporting military conspiracies, following a report U.S. officials had met with Venezuelan military officers to discuss a coup plot.
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North Korea military parade features floats and flowers, not missiles
With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on conventional arms, peace and economic development as it marked the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.
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With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on conventional arms, peace and economic development as it marked the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.
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Egypt set to release Lebanese tourist jailed over Facebook post
A Lebanese tourist who was sentenced to eight years in prison for posting a video on Facebook the authorities claimed had insulted the country is set to walk free after a court cut the prison term and suspended it, the state-run MENA news agency said on Sunday.
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A Lebanese tourist who was sentenced to eight years in prison for posting a video on Facebook the authorities claimed had insulted the country is set to walk free after a court cut the prison term and suspended it, the state-run MENA news agency said on Sunday.
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South Africa's ANC rejects reports of party officials' plot to oust Ramaphosa
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Sunday labeled reports that top ANC officials, including former President Jacob Zuma and the party's secretary-general, were plotting in secret to unseat Cyril Ramaphosa as party leader as "shameless gossip".
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The ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Sunday labeled reports that top ANC officials, including former President Jacob Zuma and the party's secretary-general, were plotting in secret to unseat Cyril Ramaphosa as party leader as "shameless gossip".
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Russia says U.S. dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria's Deir al-Zor
Russia's military said on Sunday that two U.S. F-15 fighter jets had dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria's Deir al-Zor province on Saturday, the TASS and RIA news agencies reported.
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Russia's military said on Sunday that two U.S. F-15 fighter jets had dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria's Deir al-Zor province on Saturday, the TASS and RIA news agencies reported.
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Armed groups agree to keep Tripoli ceasefire: U.N
Armed groups vying for control of the Libyan capital have agreed to set up a mechanism to "consolidate" a recently agreed ceasefire, the United Nations' Libya mission, UNSMIL, said on Sunday.
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Armed groups vying for control of the Libyan capital have agreed to set up a mechanism to "consolidate" a recently agreed ceasefire, the United Nations' Libya mission, UNSMIL, said on Sunday.
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Iran's Zarif sends Jewish New Year greetings on Twitter
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted Jewish New Year greetings to Jews in Iran and around the world on Sunday, as tensions mount between the Islamic Republic and Israel over Tehran's regional role.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted Jewish New Year greetings to Jews in Iran and around the world on Sunday, as tensions mount between the Islamic Republic and Israel over Tehran's regional role.
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U.S. energy secretary to visit Moscow September 11-13: Russian media
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will visit Moscow from Sept. 11 to 13, Russian media reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will visit Moscow from Sept. 11 to 13, Russian media reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.
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Swedish center-left take lead, anti-immigration party gains: TV4 voter poll
Sweden's center-left parties held a slim lead over the rival center-right Alliance in the Nordic country's general elections, a voter poll by national broadcaster TV4 showed on Sunday.
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Sweden's center-left parties held a slim lead over the rival center-right Alliance in the Nordic country's general elections, a voter poll by national broadcaster TV4 showed on Sunday.
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Swedish center-right holds tiny lead, nationalists gain: SVT/Valu exit poll
Sweden's opposition center-right Alliance held an extremely slim lead over the center-left parties in the Nordic country's general elections, an exit poll by public service broadcaster SVT showed on Sunday.
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Sweden's opposition center-right Alliance held an extremely slim lead over the center-left parties in the Nordic country's general elections, an exit poll by public service broadcaster SVT showed on Sunday.
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Comoros seeks to arrest ex-VP who opposed president's term limit move
Prosecutors in Comoros have issued an international arrest warrant for former vice president Jaffar Ahmed Said Hassani on charges of plotting against the state, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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Prosecutors in Comoros have issued an international arrest warrant for former vice president Jaffar Ahmed Said Hassani on charges of plotting against the state, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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U.S. cancels security meeting with Central American countries, El Salvador says
The United States suspended a meeting with Central American officials that was to take place this week, the government of El Salvador said, as the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump test relations in the region.
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The United States suspended a meeting with Central American officials that was to take place this week, the government of El Salvador said, as the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump test relations in the region.
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Swedish right and left neck-and-neck as anti-immigration party gains
Sweden's left- and right-wing blocs were neck-and-neck in an election on Sunday that saw support surge for the nationalist Sweden Democrats, exit polls indicated, as one of Europe's most liberal states turns right amid fears over immigration.
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Sweden's left- and right-wing blocs were neck-and-neck in an election on Sunday that saw support surge for the nationalist Sweden Democrats, exit polls indicated, as one of Europe's most liberal states turns right amid fears over immigration.
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Russian police detain hundreds protesting against pension reform
Russian police detained more than 800 people protesting against planned increases to the pension age on Sunday, a rights group said, disrupting demonstrations against an unpopular change that has hurt President Vladimir Putin's approval rating.
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Russian police detained more than 800 people protesting against planned increases to the pension age on Sunday, a rights group said, disrupting demonstrations against an unpopular change that has hurt President Vladimir Putin's approval rating.
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Sudan's President Bashir dissolves government: SUNA
Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, dissolved the government on Sunday and announced a cut in the number of ministries to 21 from 31, the state-run SUNA news agency said.
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Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashir, dissolved the government on Sunday and announced a cut in the number of ministries to 21 from 31, the state-run SUNA news agency said.
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Sudan's President Bashir dissolves government
President Omar al Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday in a bid to fix its crisis-hit economy.
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President Omar al Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday in a bid to fix its crisis-hit economy.
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Uganda warns against interference as pressure mounts on U.S. to cut military support
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday warned against foreign interference in the country's politics days after an opposition call for the United States to suspend military aid over the government's human rights record.
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday warned against foreign interference in the country's politics days after an opposition call for the United States to suspend military aid over the government's human rights record.
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Iran completes facility to build centrifuges: nuclear chief
Iran has completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges, Iran's nuclear chief was quoted on Sunday as saying, as Tehran prepares to increase its uranium-enrichment capacity if the nuclear deal collapses after the United States exits.
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Iran has completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges, Iran's nuclear chief was quoted on Sunday as saying, as Tehran prepares to increase its uranium-enrichment capacity if the nuclear deal collapses after the United States exits.
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European liberals seek alliance with France's Macron for European elections
The leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt said on Sunday he is seeking an alliance with French President Emmanuel Macron's political party for the European elections in May in a bid to counter populists.
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The leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt said on Sunday he is seeking an alliance with French President Emmanuel Macron's political party for the European elections in May in a bid to counter populists.
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