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Wednesday

Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

Donald Trump played a round of golf after his Trump International Golf Links Course opened in July 2012 in Balmedie, Scotland, near Aberdeen. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images hide caption

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Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

Donald Trump promised to bring thousands of jobs and tourism to Aberdeen. A decade later, he has angered the neighbors of his luxury golf course. "He promises the earth, delivers nothing," says one.

Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

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Friday

Europe

U.N. Panel Rules Julian Assange Is Being Arbitrarily Detained

A U.N. panel ruled that Julian Assange has been arbitrarily detained in the Ecuadoran embassy in London. The United Kingdom says that's nonsense and points out the WikiLeaks founder is free to leave his embassy refuge at any time.

U.N. Panel Rules Julian Assange Is Being Arbitrarily Detained

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Europe

U.N. Panel Concludes Julian Assange Is Being 'Arbitrarily Held'

It's been three years since WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London. He was avoiding arrest and extradition to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault.

U.N. Panel Concludes Julian Assange Is Being 'Arbitrarily Held'

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Thursday

Middle East

International Leaders Meet In London To Discuss Aid To Syrian Refugees

International donors are meeting in London to discuss ways to help the millions of Syrian refugees that have fled their country's bitter civil war.

International Leaders Meet In London To Discuss Aid To Syrian Refugees

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Wednesday

Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

British Prime Minister David Cameron wants to cut migration, and part of the government's plan calls for some foreign workers to leave if they are making less than 35,000 pounds (about $50,000) annually. Ben Pruchnie/Pool/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

To reduce the number of foreign workers, some of those making less than $50,000 won't qualify to stay in Britain beyond April. Critics say the deal would cause labor shortages.

Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

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Monday

Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

Egypt's justice ministry says it will begin strictly enforcing a law requiring foreign men to pay to marry a woman 25 years younger or more. Human rights groups say the law only bolsters a business that preys on the poor and the vulnerable. George Peters/Getty Images hide caption

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Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

Egypt has vowed stricter enforcement of a law requiring foreign men to pay if they marry much younger women. Activists say the country enshrines a practice that amounts to sex trafficking.

Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

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Sunday

National

New U.S. Visa Rules Criticized As Racial Discrimination

Recent terrorist attacks have prompted changes to the U.S. visa waiver program. But the changes have caused confusion in Europe and critics say they could spark retaliation.

New U.S. Visa Rules Criticized As Racial Discrimination

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Friday

Europe

David Cameron's Call For Muslim Women To Learn English Sparks Outrage

The British prime minister has a plan to help battle extremism by teaching Muslim women in Britain to speak English. If migrants don't learn English, David Cameron says they may face deportation. But his comments sparked outrage from Muslims and migrant advocates, who say the state is unfairly singling out Muslim women, while providing limited resources for newcomers to Britain to learn the local language.

David Cameron's Call For Muslim Women To Learn English Sparks Outrage

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Thursday

Europe

Vladimir Putin 'Probably' Approved Murder Of Russian Spy, British Report Says

A British judge investigating the murder of the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko in London has concluded the killing was "probably" approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin 'Probably' Approved Murder Of Russian Spy, British Report Says

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Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan To Kill Ex-Russian Spy, British Report Says

An investigation into the killing in Britain of Alexander Litvinenko puts the blame on the Russian government. The British report says President Vladimir Putin likely approved the assassination.

Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan To Kill Ex-Russian Spy, British Report Says

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Thursday

Africa

Amnesty International: Human Rights In Tunisia Regresses

It's been five years since the ouster of an authoritarian regime in the north African nation of Tunisia. Protests there sparked regional demonstrations known as the Arab spring.

Amnesty International: Human Rights In Tunisia Regresses

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Monday

Middle East

Saudi Arabia's Execution Of Shiite Cleric Sets Off Diplomatic War With Iran

The Shiite leader executed by Saudi Arabia was fighting for rights for the country's Shiite minority in a broad grassroots effort.

Saudi Arabia's Execution Of Shiite Cleric Sets Off Diplomatic War With Iran

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Sunday

Middle East

Egypt Cracks Down On Free Facebook Service

Egypt has shut down a free Facebook service called Free Basics. The government says it's a licensing issue, but critics say the Egyptian government is stifling freedom of expression.

Egypt Cracks Down On Free Facebook Service

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Saturday

Middle East

Saudi Arabia Executes Dozens, Exacerbating Sectarian Tensions

The country executed 47 people today, including a prominent cleric for the minority Shia in the Kingdom. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was a vocal critic of the Saudi monarchy and was arrested in 2012.

Saudi Arabia Executes Dozens, Exacerbating Sectarian Tensions

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Friday

Middle East

Hotel Fire Raises Concerns About Safety Of Dubai's Skyscrapers

A fire engulfed a 63-story hotel in Dubai just before the new year on Thursday, causing extensive damage but fortunately only minor injuries. It was the latest in a series of skyscraper fires in the emirate.

Hotel Fire Raises Concerns About Safety Of Dubai's Skyscrapers

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