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Burundian President warns of impending Shabaab attack
Nkurunziza held a press conference at the presidential palace in capital Bujumbura three days after his return from…
West clings to fraying Ukraine peace deal
The US and EU are backing a three month ceasefire, despite the fraying peace deal in the Ukraine Western powers…
Thai economy surprises with Q1 growth, but expected to stay weak
Thailand surprisingly reported quarterly growth for the first three months of 2015 but the economy is still…
Greek PM warned lenders of not repaying IMF debt in May
Athens ultimately made the May 12 payment by emptying an International Monetary Fund holding account.Greece's Prime…
Kerry says U.S., China discussing further Sanctions on North Korea
The United States and China are discussing further sanctions on North Korea as it has "not even come close" to…
U.S. Economy more Tortoise than Hare
Maybe the U.S. economy will bounce back in a big way in the spring, but the early evidence is sorely lacking. Let’s…
Stealing $0.2-Candy drives Thai Boy to Merciless Punishment
An incident of beating a seven-year old boy and tied up in a wooden pole happened in Bangalane district of Nakhon…
Germany: Greece can only get more aid if it reforms
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned the Greek government that Greece could only get further funds if it…
Treasuries Recovery shows Reflation Trade failing to take hold
Treasury bears who spent the first four months of 2015 ratcheting up expectations for rising consumer costs have…
Greece Aid Accord looks Elusive as Tsipras sticks to Red Lines
An agreement between Greece and its international creditors to unblock financing and avert a default looked elusive…