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Tajikistan amends constitution to extend Rakhmon’s rule

DUSANBE: Tajikistan’s president Imomali Rakhmon will be able to run for an unlimited number of terms after a series of…

9 years ago
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Japan manhunt after millions stolen in hours-long ATM heist

TOKYO: A manhunt is underway for criminals who looted millions from Japan’s cash machines nationwide in an hours-long heist, officials…

9 years ago
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Trump gives British politicians a ‘Love, Actually’ moment

It’s been a difficult year for the “special relationship” between Britain and the United States. US policymakers — including the…

9 years ago
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Yes, the nation is polarised: So why aren’t the most extreme candidates winning?

“I have a mandate from the people, “ Donald Trump insists. The GOP front-runner is using that argument to resist…

9 years ago
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Whatever happens, Sanders will be a force at the convention

The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July seems set to continue the fierce nomination battle — and launch a…

9 years ago
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Suu Kyi calls for ‘space’ as Kerry presses her on Myanmar’s Rohingya

NAYPYITAW: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi asked to be given “enough space” to address the plight of her country’s Rohingya…

9 years ago
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Three dead, 11 injured in concert shooting in Austria

A man shot dead two people and wounded 11 others before turning the gun on himself at a concert organized…

9 years ago
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Spain’s center-right PP to strengthen position in election: poll

Spain’s center-right People’s Party (PP) is on course to increase its share of the vote in a general election next…

9 years ago
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Tajik leader strengthening grip on power in volatile region

President Imomali Rakhmon seems set to strengthen his power by referendum on Sunday as Tajikistan, on the front line against…

9 years ago
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Taliban leader Mansour: man of war, not peace talks

KABUL: Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour, who according to US officials was probably killed in a drone strike, took…

9 years ago