US govt defends 'lawful' travel ban

The US government on Monday defended President Donald Trump's travel ban as a "lawful exercise" of his authority, and urged an appeals court to reinstate the suspended measure in the interests of national security.

Kremlin says it wants apology from Fox News

The Kremlin said on Monday it wanted an apology from Fox News over what it said were "unacceptable" comments one of the channel's presenters made about Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with US President Donald Trump.

Prosecutors expect to question Park soon

South Korean prosecutors said on Tuesday they expect to interview President Park Geun-hye this week over her alleged involvement in a political scandal that toppled her from power.

Anger in Greek camp over living conditions

A group of Afghan refugees in Greece protested against their living conditions on Monday by chanting "Liar!" as they tried to block a minister from entering the former Athens airport terminal where they have been stranded for months.

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Afghan avalanches bury entire villages

More than 100 people have been killed in a series of avalanches triggered by days of heavy snowfall around Afghanistan, including 50 in one village, officials said Sunday, warning the death toll could rise still further.

Activists attack protest against Japan hotel chain

Dozens of ultra-right wing activists besieged and attacked a peaceful parade in Tokyo on Sunday by some overseas Chinese in protest against a major Japanese hotel chain which recently sparked fury over history-distorting books placed in its guest rooms.

Travelers head to US after ruling

Travelers from the seven Muslim-majority countries targeted by President Donald Trump who were denied entry into the United States a week ago are arriving at airports around the country and into the open arms of their loved ones.

Harry bests William, Kate in royal run

Prince William may be closer in line to the British throne, but brother Prince Harry bested him at a finish line.

'Half a million' attend Romania protests

An estimated half-million Romanians took to the street in another night of protests on Sunday, with many calling on the government to quit even after it scrapped the corruption legislation that sparked the week of public outrage.

Fillon under pressure as fake-work row rages

France faces a week of political uncertainty with Francois Fillon, the right-wing presidential candidate, under mounting pressure to quit the race because of a fake-jobs-for-the-family scandal and divisions over whether, and how, to replace him.

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