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Russian presidential elections to be held tomorrow
MOSCOW:In Russia, presidential elections will be held tomorrow. A total of eight candidates, including the incumbent President Vladimir Putin, are...
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Scientist eyes Chinese satellites to help world tackle air pollution
BEIJING: Five years ago, Zhang Xingying first used Chinese polar-orbiting satellites to detect and measure smog, looking for ways to...
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Is Afghanistan on way to disintegration?
KABUL – *The Afghan government has said reports of it handing over parts ofthe country to the Taliban as part...
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New European sanctions would affect nuclear deal – Iran official
TEHRAN:Iran says any new European sanctions against Tehran will have a direct effect on the nuclear deal struck between world...
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Russia spy poisoning: Czechs angrily reject Russia claims
MOSCOW: The Czech Republic has rejected Russian claims that it was one of four countries to have manufactured the nerve...
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Daesh making strong foothold in eastern Afghanistan along border with Pakistan: Afghan MP
KABUL – *Afghan parliament member Zahir Qadir claims Daesh or Islamic stateis making progress in eastern provinces of Afghanistan, insisting...
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Russia expels 23 British diplomats in spy-poisoning response
MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday announced it is expelling 23 British diplomats and threatened further measures in retaliation in a growing...
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Four killed, some trapped as fire hits hotel in Philippine capital
A fire broke out at a hotel in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing four people and trapping several on...
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After US another country hints at moving Israeli embassy to Jerusalem
JERUSALEM – *The Czech Republic is under pressure from Israel to follow inUS steps and move its embassy from Tel...
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At least 14 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island
ATHENS: Fourteen people, including at least four children, drowned when the small boat they were traveling on capsized in the...