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Sofia Lotto Persio
Sofia Lotto Persio reports mainly on Asia and gender issues for Newsweek. She previously covered international affairs with a specific focus on Europe and the Middle East for IBTimes UK. She follows politics, conflict, terrorism, immigration, human rights and gender-based violence. She has previously reported on global trade finance and fintech at...
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Entertainment
Is Geert Wilders Really The Dutch Donald? ‘EuroTrump’ Follow Anti-Islam Politician to Find Out
The documentary “EuroTrump” got unprecedented access to the peroxide-blonde politician during the election campaign, but some critics feel
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World
U.S. Navy Ship That Rescued 40 People from Deadly Shipwreck Is Still at Sea as Italy Refuses Boats Carrying Migrants Safe Harbor
The ship contacted rescue vessel Sea-Watch, who refused to take the bodies and the survivors on board without Italy’s guarantee of safe harbor.
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World
No Longer a ‘Dotard,’ Trump Wins Praise in North Korea
State-controlled media reported on the historic summit deepening the two leaders’ “friendly feelings.”
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U.S.
Who Is Uncle John Trump? President Says ‘Brilliant Genius’ Professor Taught Him About Nuclear Weapons
The president told reporters he used to discuss nukes with his uncle “all the time.”
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World
Did Trump and Kim Make History? How Summit Document Compares to Past Agreements
The U.S. president said more points were agreed upon after the document was signed.
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World
Humanitarian Vessel Carrying 629 People Faces Three-Day Journey to Spain After Italy Refuses Docking
The Italian interior minister, far-right leader Matteo Salvini, tweeted “Victory!” after the Spanish prime minister offered the ship safe harbor to end the standoff.
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World
Selfie With Kim Jong Un: North Korean Leader Tours Singapore Night Before Key Summit
Singapore foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan took the North Korean leader and his sister on a sightseeing tour of the island state.
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World
Donald Trump Meets Kim Jong Un: Who Is in the Room?
The two leaders will have a private chat for two hours.
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World
Singapore Celebrates Trump’s Birthday with Lobster and Cake
The president is turning 72 on June 14.
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U.S.
Did North Korea Kidnap a U.S. Citizen in China? Family Hopes Singapore Summit Will Help Bring Their Son Home
David Sneddon’s parents hope the Singapore summit could help bring their son home.
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World
French ‘Spiderman’ Climbs Skyscraper to Thank Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in for Peace Efforts
Urban freeclimber Alain Robert got to the 75th floor of the 123-storey building before surrendering.
3 min read
U.S.
Judge Aaron Persky, Who Ruled in the Brock Turner Case, Voted Out in First California Recall in Nearly a Century
Turner was facing 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, but Persky sentenced him to only six months.
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World
Mystery Death of Real Estate Mogul and Playboy Dubbed ‘Don Juan’ Treated as Murder in Japan
Kosuke Nozaki’s 22-year-old wife found him collapsed on the sofa of his bedroom last month. Police are now treating the death as suspicious.
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World
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Shake Hands on Commemorative Singapore Summit Coin
The Singapore Mint has produced coins in gold, silver and nickel.
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World
Trump-Kim Summit’s Ideal Location Is a Former Pirate Hangout Turned Golfer’s Paradise
The island Sentosa was named for the Malay word for “peace” and “tranquility.”
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World
Video: Philippines’ Duterte Kisses a Woman on the Lips During a Meet and Greet
And the crowd cheered.
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World
North Korea’s Military Leadership Replaced With Kim Jong Un Loyalists
The change of guard brings a younger generation of military officials to the forefront.
3 min read
World
Italy’s New Government Is Steve Bannon’s Dream Come True
Nearly three months since the vote, Italy’s new prime minister—an academic with no political experience—will lead a team of the predominantly male, populist and euroskeptic.
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World
Next Referendum in Ireland Will Decide Whether a Woman’s Place Is in the Home
“The State recognizes that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved,” an article in the country’s constitution reads.
4 min read
U.S.
What Happened to Paige Patterson? Fired Southern Baptist Leader Preaching in Germany
Earlier this month, more than 2,000 Evangelical women signed an open letter condemning his “unbiblical” remarks.
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World
Does Kim Jong Un Even Like Burgers? Everything We Know About North Korea’s Appetite for Fast Food
North Koreans are already having their burgers, and eating them too.
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