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Philippines’ Aquino says China breaks deal on South China Sea outcrop

MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday accused China of breaking a U.S.-brokered deal between the two nations on the…

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China says its people will never stand for Taiwan independence

BEIJING: China’s 1.3 billion people are united in their determination never to allow self-ruled Taiwan to become independent, China’s top…

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Hurriyat leaders oppose separate colony for pandits, army in held-Kashmir

CHANDIGARH: Hurriyat leaders have opposed the establishment of “secluded settlements” for Kashmiri Hindus, or pandits, and retired military personnel in…

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Obama urges Vietnam youth to tackle climate change

HO CHI MINH CITY: Wrapping up a historic visit to Vietnam, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the country’s…

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In Iran, dividends of nuclear deal are slow to appear

TEHRAN: Hopes that Iran would quickly reintegrate with world markets after its nuclear deal, bringing investment and opportunities to a…

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French labour clash escalates, public fear impact on Euro 2016

PARIS: The stand-off between France’s government and a hardline union over labour reforms stiffened on Wednesday as the country mobilised…

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Sri Lankan flood-hit families left with nothing: Red Cross

LONDON: Floods in Sri Lanka which have forced more than 350,000 people from their homes have left some families with…

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Arabs ready to normalise ties with Israel, says Blair

TEL AVIV: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says if Israel agrees to a Saudi “peace” initiative, Arab states will…

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Seeking greater powers, Erdogan chairs cabinet’s first meeting

ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is presiding over the first meeting of Turkey’s new Cabinet led by a trusted ally,…

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Azerbaijan frees top anti-corruption journalist Ismayilova

BAKU: Azerbaijan’s top court on Wednesday ordered the release of prominent investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was jailed on corruption…

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