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South Korean President says visit from North Korea’s Kim ‘a possibility’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday a visit to Seoul by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was “a possibility” and […]
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UNSC to meet on Iran missile launch issue
The world body is meeting at the request of France and Britain after they accused Iran of test-firing a medium-range missile at the […]
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Pakistan plans to curb central bank’s power to manage currency
Pakistan’s government plans to make the central bank report any planned currency adjustments to a committee, a move seen to curb the regulator’s […]
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Sri Lankan court bars Rajapaksa from acting as Prime Minister
Colombo A Sri Lankan court on Monday barred Mahinda Rajapaksa from acting as Prime Minister, in a major setback to President Maithripala Sirisena […]
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India, United States agree to accelerate defence and security ties as Sitharaman meets Mattis at Pentagon
India and the US have agreed to accelerate defence and security ties as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her American counterpart James Mattis, […]
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US will not stop Iran exporting oil, says Iran president Hassan Rouhani
The United States will not be able to stop Iran exporting its oil and any move to prevent Iranian crude shipments passing through […]
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British spy chief cautions Russia: Don’t underestimate the West
The chief of Britain’s foreign intelligence service will warn the Kremlin on Monday not to underestimate the West after a brazen nerve agent […]
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Britain’s Labour Party threatens PM May with new Brexit hurdle
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party said on Sunday it would press for contempt proceedings against the government if Prime Minister Theresa May fails […]
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Pope lights candle for Syrian children
Vatican City Pope Francis lit a candle at the Vatican on Sunday for victims of conflicts around the world, and in particular the […]
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Police indict Netanyahu in third graft investigation
Jerusalem The Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for bribery and other offences, the third […]
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Washington to pay respects, bid farewell to George HW Bush
Houston George HW Bush is set to embark on his final tour of Washington, the capital city that is remembering the 41st President’s […]
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Trump wants to grant Kim Jong Un’s wishes: S Korea’s Moon
Seoul South Korea’s President says US President Donald Trump told him he had a “very friendly view” of North Korean leader Kim Jong […]