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In nod to India, US military renames its Pacific Command
The Pentagon is renaming its oldest and largest military command to reflect the growing importance of the Indian Ocean
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Pompeo plans summit over steak dinner with top North Korean official
Two more meetings are scheduled for Thursday between the US Secretary of State and the North Korean official
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The other Kim summit: Trump keeps up Kardashian at White House meet
Reality star entered grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue wearing a black suit and canary yellow stilettoes
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After truckers, Brazil oil workers go on strike
Strike demands resignation of Petrobras oil company CEO Pedro Parente
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Israel approves almost 2,000 new West Bank settler homes: NGO
Israel's West Bank settlements are considered illegal under international law and are bitterly opposed by...
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New York grand jury indicts Weinstein on rape, sex crime charges
Weinstein intends to plead not guilty and strongly denies unsupported allegations against him
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1.2 billion children threatened by war, poverty, discrimination: study
Report says more than one billion children live in countries hit by poverty and conflict
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Taliban 'talking and fighting,' says US commander in Afghanistan
Critics warn US-backed Afghan army cannot promise to defeat Taliban or overcome Afghanistan’s vast political...
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North Korea official in US for talks on summit, differences remain
Leadership in Pyongyang is believed to regard nuclear weapons as crucial to its survival
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Anti-Kremlin journalist back from the dead as Ukraine admits set-up
Ukraine said reporter died from three gunshots to the back in the stairwell of his apartment building
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Israel dealt 'harshest blow' in years to Gaza militants: Netanyahu
Israel said it targeted some 65 'militant' sites in the Gaza Strip
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Five-year jail term, $80,000 penalty likely for sexual harassment in Saudi Arabia
The kingdom’s Shura Council, which advises the cabinet, approves a draft law
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China overtakes US for healthy lifespan
Chinese newborns can look forward to 68.7 years of healthy life, compared with 68.5 years for American babies
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Indian policeman who saved Muslim boy from Hindu mob gets life threats
The mob surrounded the Muslim man and tried to attack, accusing him of 'love jihad'
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Death of Indian soldier renews fears over rare virus
Nipah, which is mainly spread by bats, is confirmed to have killed 13 people
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US supports free, fair elections in Pakistan: State Dept
Washington fully supports Pakistan's historic 2017 electoral reforms law, says Nauert
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Blast, gunfire heard near interior ministry in Kabul: police
Taliban have vowed to target government and military centres in the Afghan capital
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Russia to supply India with S-400 missile system worth $6 billion
The S-400 air defense missile system is considered the most advanced of its kind in Russia
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Starbucks closes 8,000 US stores to train staff against racial discrimination
Staff watches taped messages from CEO as well as a message from Common, the rap artist
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Indonesia, India to develop strategic Indian Ocean port
Indonesian President Widodo met Prime Minister Modi to discuss developing infrastructure and economic zone at Sabang
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School shooter video game draws criticism
The game also allows players to play as an unarmed student trying to escape the gun shooting
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US man charged with painting swastikas on cemetery headstones
Almost 200 graves were defaced with swastikas drawn with black spray paint
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Taliban attack kills six police in southern Afghanistan
The bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at the entrance of the police station in Puli Alam
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French police clear out Paris migrants camp
Police began evacuating hundreds of migrants living in makeshift camps in Paris on Wednesday
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Search for flight MH370 may resume, grieving families await report
Malaysian prime minister says search may be renewed if new evidence resurfaces
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Islamic Jihad announces ceasefire with Israel after day of strikes: official
Israel hit Gaza targets after mortar barrage. Hamas and Islamic Jihad declared shared responsibility for the attacks
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Trump and Mexican president spar over border wall again
The wall was a favorite campaign theme of Trump’s and has been a longstanding bone of contention with Mexico
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Israeli bill aimed at curbing press freedom faces backlash
The bill tabled in Israel's parliament aims at banning the filming of Israeli soldiers in combat situations
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Hindu prisoners fast along with Muslims in Indian jail
59 Hindu prisoners are fasting alongside their 2,299 Muslim co-prisoners in India's Tihar jail
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Top North Korean general to meet Pompeo ahead of US summit
General Kim Yong Chol is the right-hand man to the North Korean President Kim Jong Un
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Japan weighs minister-level talks with North Korea
The last ministerial-level talks between Tokyo and Pyongyang were held in 2015
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Lebanon PM in second trip to Saudi since surprise resignation
It is the premier's second visit to Saudi Arabia since his surprise resignation after an earlier trip in February
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Saudi Cabinet approves measure criminalizing sexual harassment
Latest reforms by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are initiated in a bid to modernize the deeply conservative kingdom
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Portugal parliament rejects legal euthanasia in divisive vote
Bill envisaged legalization for medically-assisted death based on requests patients suffering from serious ailments
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Amnesty: 'Extrajudicial killings, lethal force' used against Nicaragua protesters
At least 81 people have been killed and 868 wounded since April 18
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Senior North Korea envoy to hold talks in US about summit
Kim Yong Chol will be most senior North Korean official to meet top officials for talks in United States
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Prominent Russian journalist who criticised Kremlin shot dead in Kiev
Former soldier in Chechen war, Babchenko became one of Russia’s best-known war correspondents
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UN probes attacks on Syria hospitals after location shared with Russia
Four health facilities were hit this year after their GPS coordinates were shared with Russia and the United States
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Three dead in suspected 'terror' shooting in Belgian city
After shooting the two police officers, the gunman fled to a school, where he briefly took a hostage
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Storms kill at least 47 as India temperatures mount
Storms, lightning strikes toppled walls and power pylons electrocuting victims
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Lebanon charges officer for framing actor as Israel agent
Country upholds boycott of Israeli products, of contact with its nationals
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Afghan State failing to prosecute criminal violence against women: UN
Only 50 of them, or 18%, resulted in the perpetrators being punished under the law
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At Seoul school, North Korean refugees learn to assimilate
Institution also representative of just how deep the North-South divide runs
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Millions of Muslim women join workforce in 'quiet' revolution
Together, they constitute a trillion-dollar market
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More than 100 dead as Bangladesh drug war escalates
Police said ten more alleged traffickers were gunned down in the early hours of Tuesday
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China regions vow to step up pollution crackdown after central govt probes
Eight Chinese regions have promised to beef up anti-pollution curbs after Beijing-led probes uncover violations
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US official says agency did not lose immigrant children
The statement comes after outrage over 1500 'lost' immigrant children triggered a social media storm
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Social reform is rare bright spot in Saudi economic gloom
The extent to which the kingdom's economy can pick up over the next two years remains to be seen
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Afghan Special Forces kill nine civilians: officials
Civilian casualties remain high in Afghanistan's grinding conflict with more than 10,000 killed or wounded in 2017
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Gaza militants fire 'barrage of projectiles' at southern Israel: army
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a "barrage of projectiles" at southern Israel on Tuesday

















































