Vietnam has lodged a protest against China’s apparent deployment of a surface-to-air missile system in the South China Sea. But Vietnam isn’t the only country that is worried Beijing is stoking tensions in the region.
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Uganda police arrest main opposition candidate Kizza Besigye
Police in Kampala have arrested top presidential opponent Kizza Besigye of the Forum for Democratic Change one day after elections. Ongoing vote counts show President Yoweri Museveni ahead.
Germany’s arms exports rise to 7.5 billion euros
German Economics Minister Sigmar Gabriel promised more restrictive arms export licensing, particularly of light arms. But DW’s Naomi Conrad reports on a record volume of sales.
IMF’s Lagarde re-elected to second term
The International Monetary Fund has confirmed Christine Lagarde for a second term at the helm of the Washington-based organization. She did not have to struggle hard as there was no other candidate.
‘Shameful’ video of mob blocking a refugee bus in Germany sparks outrage
German officials have condemned a recent video depicting a screaming mob of anti-migrant protesters blocking a bus full of refugees. Another video shows a scared child being dragged off the bus by a police officer.
Hundreds of Spotify user accounts exposed online
UPDATED: Hundreds of music fans using Swedish streaming giant Spotify are believed to have had their accounts compromised.
Why is US storing new tanks in hidden Norwegian caves?
Once dormant Cold War era caves are being restocked by the US Marines.
Facebook and Twitter back Apple in phone encryption battle with FBI
As the US government attempts to weaken encryption, Facebook and Twitter have both come out in support of Apple. But why are tech companies so afraid?
Facebook and Twitter stepped into the battle with the FBI, with both companies pledging that they “stand with Apple” and will “aggressively fight” attempts to weaken encryption.
Apple is heading deeper in to a legal battle with the FBI, which is attempting to access encrypted information on an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers.
Paleo diet could cause rapid weight gain, research finds
Researchers who set out to prove the benefits of the Paleo diet instead discovered it caused significant and rapid weight gain in mice.
Obama to make historic visit to Cuba
Following a deepening of ties between the two countries, US President Barack Obama is due to visit Cuba in March. He will be the first sitting US president to make a trip to Havana in nearly 90 years.
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