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US air strike kills at least 18 civilians in Syria
BEIRUT: A US-led coalition air strike killed at least 18 civilians on Tuesday in Daesh’s former stronghold of Raqqa, the...
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White House rules out talks with North Korea
WASHINGTON – The White House ruled out talks with North Korea except to discuss the fate of Americans held there,...
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British Police arrest Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya
London, United Kingdom: British police rearrested Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya on Tuesday amid an ongoing extradition request from India, where...
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China opens first glass bridge hanging 300 meters above ground
CHINA: Adding to the scenic beauty of the country, a glass bridge connecting two islands has been attracting tourists and...
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US Defence Secretary testifies before Senate over Afghanistan war
WASHINGTON – “Based on intelligence community analysis and my own evaluation, I am convinced we would absent ourselves from this...
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Oxford University to take back Aung San Suu Kyi the Freedom of Oxford
LONDON: An honour granting Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi the ‘Freedom of Oxford’ may be withdrawn by Oxford City’s Council,...
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US Defence Secretary opposes Donald Trump on Iran strategy
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that President Donald Trump should consider sticking with the nuclear accord with...
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Saudi Arabia to greatly enhance capacity of two holy Mosques
RIYADH – According to Saudi Gazette Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is establishing two new companies to increase the number of pilgrims...
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Russian intervention in Middle East has led to Syria victory, admits Israeli Defence Minister
DAMASCUS – Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Tuesday that President Bashar al-Assad has been “victorious” in Syria’s civil...
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Afghanistan Army jet crashes
KABUL – Soon after dropping off the new governor, the military plane took off but experienced technical problems and was...