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The rise of China and its backlash
BEIJING – China’s rise over the last generation has been impressive, withthe country moving from the periphery to the center...
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Iranian new anti-narcotics law saved thousands of convicts from death penalty
In Iran, a new softened anti-narcotics law has been enforced that will pave way for thousands of convicts on death...
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Meghan Merkle deletes her social media accounts
LONDON – Meghan Markle has closed her social media accounts, includingFacebook, Twitter and Instagram, Kensington Palace confirmed. The palace said...
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Syrian refugees in Lebanon become poorer, more vulnerable in 2017: UN
United Nations says Syrian refugees in Lebanon are more vulnerable than ever, with more than half now living in extreme...
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Afghan President pardons 75 prisoners loyal to former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
KABUL – The President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani has pardoned 75prisoners loyal to former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. Press Officer at...
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Russian military shoots down 7 militant drones attacking it s naval base in Syria
DAMASCUS – Russia says its troops have successfully repelled multiple droneattacks launched by militants on its naval and air bases...
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Sri Lanka bring back Mathews as limited-overs captain
COLOMBO: All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka’s limited-overs skipper six months after relinquishing the captaincy across all three...
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Turkey to complete border wall with Iran to curb militant infiltration
ANKARA: Turkey has completed more than half of a 144 km (90 mile) wall onits border with Iran and will...
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Iranian Army Chief lashes out at US
TEHRAN – It was not surprising to see the enemies support the recentunrest in Iran, commander of the Iranian Army...