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After bomber kills 130, Pakistan fears more violence during elections
A week of bombings on political rallies has shattered the relative peace of Pakistan’s general election campaign, culminating in a...
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Ousted Pakistan PM arrested on return, as bomber kills scores
Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, both facing lengthy prison terms, were arrested minutes after landing...
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White House: Trump-Putin summit ‘is on’ after hacking indictment
A summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will go ahead as planned despite tension over...
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Eritrea’s president hails thaw in relations in return to Ethiopia
Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki said on Saturday history was being made as he started his first visit to Ethiopia in...
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Despite US sanctions on Russia, India to go ahead with S-400 missile deal
Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the S-400 Triumf air defense missile deal with Russia will go ahead...
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Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in with new powers, names son-in-law finance minister
President Tayyip Erdogan appointed his son-in-law as Turkey’s finance minister on Monday hours after he was sworn in with sweeping...
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Switzerland files WTO complaint against US
Switzerland’s Ministry of the Economy has filed a formal complaint against US tariffs imposed on aluminum and steel at the...
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China vows to provide $20bn in loans to Mideast states
China says it will provide a number of Middle Eastern states with a package of $20 billion in loans and...
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South Sudan government forces, allies killed hundreds of civilians: UN
At least 232 civilians were killed and 120 women and girls raped this spring in attacks by South Sudan government...
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Ethiopia, Eritrea sign ‘declaration of peace and friendship’
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a "joint declaration of peace and friendship", Eritrea's information minister said, a day...
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