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Multiple explosions kill 6, wound several in Baghdad
MOSCOW: Russia said it deployed its new frigate with long-range Kalibr cruise missiles to the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, a few months after Moscow had reinforced its naval forces off Syrian cost.“The Black Sea
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US, China to hold delayed diplomatic, security dialogue
The United States and China will hold top-level diplomatic and security talks in Washington, DC, on Friday, amid moves to try and resolve a damaging trade war. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary
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Facebook says human rights report shows should do more in Myanmar
Facebook said a human rights report it commissioned on its presence in Myanmar showed it had not done enough to prevent the social network from being used to incite violence. "The report concludes that,
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In China’s Xinjiang, surveillance is all pervasive
There are few more difficult places for a foreign journalist to report from China than Xinjiang. Especially now. Security has been bolstered amid a new campaign, which the government says is aimed at eradicating
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Afghan pilot writes emotional letter to wife of slain US mayor
An Afghan army officer penned an emotional letter of condolence to the family of an American military trainer and Utah mayor who was killed in an "insider attack" last weekend. Major Brent Taylor of
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Ex-Brazil President Lula calls for release, accuses judge of bias
Former Brazil President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva has challenged his corruption conviction, arguing that the judge behind his conviction has "proven his bias" by accepting a cabinet post under a political rival. The petition filed on
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Palestinians in Syria’s Yarmuk yearn for outside help
YARMUK: After years of fighting, crippling siege and bombardment, what was once the Palestinian diaspora’s largest urban settlement in southern Damascus has been reduced to a sea of debris.Former residents of the Palestinian camp
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Daesh says hits Syria’s Raqqa with car bomb
JEDDAH: Battles raged on Monday around the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it was committed to de-escalating hostilities amid growing calls for a cease-fire. At least 150
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France seeks arrest of three Syrian intelligence officials
JEDDAH: Battles raged on Monday around the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it was committed to de-escalating hostilities amid growing calls for a cease-fire. At least 150
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Networks, Facebook drop Trump’s anti-immigrant ad
NBC, Fox News and Facebook pulled a widely-condemned anti-immigrant ad by President Donald Trump's campaign as a bitter election fight for control of the US Congress headed on Monday for an unpredictable finish. Tuesday's


