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Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford over Kavanaugh allegations
US President Donald Trump drew strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats after mocking Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her decades ago. At a campaign rally in Mississippi rally
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Gaza: Teenager killed by Israeli tear gas canister
A Palestinian teenager was killed by an Israeli gas canister that was fired at a protest along the enclave's northern border with Israel, Gaza's health authorities said. Ministry spokesper Ashraf al-Qidra said that Ahmed Abu
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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia can never be a democracy ‘on MBS watch’
A prominent Saudi journalist and former royal family adviser has criticised the government's crackdown on Saudi intellectuals and journalists, lamenting that the kingdom will never become democratic under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking
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Putin calls poisoned ex-spy Skripal a ‘traitor’ and ‘scumbag’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has branded former double agent Sergei Skripal "a traitor" and "scumbag", saying Moscow knew he had cooperated with foreign intelligence after his release in a spy swap. "He is just
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Egypt: Security forces kill 15 militants in Sinai
CAIRO: Egypt said Wednesday that police have killed 15 suspected militants in a shootout in the northern Sinai Peninsula, where they are battling a Daesh-led insurgency.The Interior Ministry says the militants were killed during
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Syria hopes to jumpstart rebuilding despite massive hurdles
DAMASCUS, Syria: With back-to-back trade fairs held in Damascus this month, Syria is hoping to jumpstart reconstruction of its devastated cities by inviting international investors to take part in lucrative opportunities.But the absence of
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Iraqi PM designate gets challenge of forming government
BAGHDAD: Veteran Iraqi politician and now prime minister designate Adel Abdul Mahdi Wednesday began the tough task of forming the next government, seeking to overcome sharp differences and unite fractious political parties.In a surprise
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Is Brazil heading towards a military dictatorship?
It has been 33 years since Brazil's military government gave up power and democratic elections were held. And it's been 30 years since the country returned to democracy after the promulgation of its constitution.
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Italian sentenced to 12 years for African migrants shooting
A far-right sympathiser who injured six Africans during a violent revenge attack in the central Italian town of Macerata has been sentenced to 12 years in jail, media reports said. Luca Traini, 28, embarked
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Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape accusations on social media
Cristiano Ronaldo has denied the accusations of rape against him, saying Wednesday that he had a "clear conscience" as he awaits the conclusions of an investigation. The 33-year-old has been accused of rape by


