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Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in October at his country’s Istanbul consulate, was on Tuesday named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” alongside several other journalists. The magazine also honored Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, Reuters reporters Wa Lone and

A former Canadian diplomat has been detained in China, two sources said on Tuesday, and his current employer, the International Crisis Group, said it was seeking his prompt and safe release. Michael Kovrig’s detention comes after police in Canada arrested the

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal to avoid a crushing defeat, saying she would return to the EU for further talks in a perceived sign of weakness that sent the pound plunging.

More than 160 countries adopted on Monday a non-binding U.N. global pact that seeks to ensure the safe, orderly and humane movement of people around the world, over the outspoken disapproval of the United States and several other countries. The Global

French President Emmanuel Macron announced late Monday an economic state of emergency as the violent yellow vests protests continue in the country. Macron said he knew some of the things he said has hurt people and the anger in the country