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10:18, september 27, 2017

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Iran institutes criminal proceedings against the founder of the Telegram messenger

Iran’s ISNA news agency, citing Tehran Prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, reports that the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office has instituted criminal proceedings against Pavel Durov, the

14:41, september 26, 2017

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HRW: Hate speech by Saudi officials targets minorities

Some Saudi state clerics and institutions incite hatred and discrimination against religious minorities, including the country’s Shia Muslim minority, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report

10:34, september 26, 2017

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HRW concerned about instances in which China appears to have misused Interpol’s “red notice” system

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on September 24 released an open letter to Interpol secretary-general on the occasion of Interpol’s 86th General Assembly, which will convene in Beijing from September

10:51, september 25, 2017

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Russian general killed in Syria fighting

The Russian Defense Ministry says one of its generals, who was serving as an adviser to Syrian government troops, has been killed in the country’s east, according to state news agency TASS .

13:20, september 20, 2017

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United States tightens visa rules

The New York Times reports the State Department is giving immigration and consular officials new grounds to deny entry to visitors to the United States or to kick them out if they are already here.

15:15, september 18, 2017

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UN chief, Iraq’s neighbors voice opposition to plans for referendum on Kurdish independence

Media reports say pressure increased against plans by Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq to hold an independence referendum, with the United Nations chief and Iranian leaders adding their voices to

14:45, september 18, 2017

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Former Moldovan deputy prime minister named UN special representative, head of UNRCCA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on September 15 announced the appointment of Natalia Gherman of the Republic of Moldova as his new Special Representative and Head of the

11:18, september 18, 2017

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World leaders gather in New York for opening of UN General Assembly

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations today as the debate session of the world body's General Assembly officially begins. Much of the attention will be on U.S.

15:03, september 14, 2017

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Turkey signs deal to get Russian S-400 air defense missiles

Turkey has signed a controversial deal with Russia to arm its forces with Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a deposit had already been paid.

10:54, september 13, 2017

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Russian defense minister meets Syrian president in Damascus to discuss military cooperation

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on September 12 to discuss the war in Syria, Russian news agencies cited the Russian Defense Ministry as

11:40, september 8, 2017

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China eyes Iran as important Belt and Road hub

China’s strategic interest in Iran is intensifying.

14:04, september 6, 2017

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Germany welcomes Russia’s call for UN peacekeepers in eastern Ukraine

Germany has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's agreement to send UN peacekeepers to eastern Ukraine.

09:34, august 18, 2017

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Police Kill 5 Suspects, Thwart Second Attack Connected To Barcelona Violence

BARCELONA: Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terror operation on Friday after a suspected ISIS terrorist drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people before fleeing, in what police

17:22, august 11, 2017

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103 rebels killed, 45 wounded in 24 hours, says Afghan defense ministry

About 150 militants were either killed or wounded during operations over the past 24 hours in various parts of the country, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday, according to Pajhwok Afghan

14:12, august 9, 2017

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Taliban release 235 hostages in northern Afghanistan

Media reports say the Taliban on August 8 released 235 hostages from a village in a remote area of northern Afghanistan where it allegedly massacred around 50 civilians along with Islamic State (IS)

13:47, august 9, 2017

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Powerful quake jolts China’s Sichuan province, leaving at least 13 people dead

Media reports say a powerful quake jolted China’s Sichuan province on August 8, leaving at least 13 people dead. Chinese state-owned news agency Xinhua says death toll from a 7.

13:32, august 8, 2017

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Turkish president says Germany abetting terrorists

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on August 7 accused Germany of assisting "terrorists" by not responding to thousands of files sent to Berlin or handing over suspects wanted by Turkish

10:59, august 8, 2017

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Russia builds railway to bypass Ukraine

Citing ‘reliable source,’ Interfax-AVN reports that Russia yesterday launched a new rail route bypassing Ukrainian territory.

15:22, august 7, 2017

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Joint Taliban-ISIS attack kills dozens in the Afghan province of Sar-e Pul

Dozens of civilians and militia forces were killed in the Afghan northern province of Sar-e Pul in what officials on Sunday described as an attack by Taliban fighters teamed up with a commander

11:02, august 7, 2017

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Forty-eight Russian children reportedly found in Iraqi Mosul

Russian media reports say at least forty-eight children, who were illegally taken out of Russia, have been found in Mosul, Iraq.

13:59, august 2, 2017

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Herat Shia mosque blast kills dozens in Afghanistan

An explosion at a mosque in the Afghan city of Herat killed dozens on August 1. The blast, which struck the Jawadia mosque, reportedly coincided with evening prayers at around 20:00 local time.

10:56, august 2, 2017

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Three killed in Moscow regional court after defendants grab court security officers' guns

Three people being taken to trial in a Moscow court for robbery and murder were shot dead after they grabbed side-arms from court security officers in an attempt to escape, Russian law enforcement

10:48, august 2, 2017

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Pakistan's parliament elects ex-oil minister Shahid Abbasi as interim prime minister

Media reports say Pakistani lawmakers yesterday elected former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the country's new prime minister, replacing ousted veteran leader Nawaz Sharif.

14:17, july 31, 2017

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China shows off newest weapons in huge military parade

World media reports say Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided over a major military parade Sunday, July 30.

10:31, july 31, 2017

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Hundreds of Turkish women say: don’t tell me what to wear

Media reports say hundreds women marched through Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul on Saturday to protest at the violence and animosity they face from men demanding that they dress more

15:37, july 28, 2017

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Saudi air defense forces reportedly shoot down ballistic missile aimed at Mecca

A ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels was shot down late Thursday close to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a month before the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Islam's holiest site, the Arab military

10:47, july 28, 2017

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Aga Khan receives presidential honor in recognition of his service to humanity

His Highness the Aga Khan on July 20 received one of Portugal’s highest honors – the Gra-cruz da ordem de Liberdade, or Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty – in recognition of his

14:18, july 27, 2017

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Russian man arrested for allegedly masterminding $4 billion bitcoin fraud

Media reports say Greek police on July 25 arrested a Russian man who allegedly masterminded a $4 billion money laundering scheme using the virtual currency bitcoins.

15:54, july 26, 2017

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Moscow denies reports that Russia sells weapons to Taliban as ‘baseless’

A CNN report claiming that Russia is arming the Taliban terror group in Afghanistan is part of an American disinformation campaign, in which the broadcaster is being used as a propaganda tool, said

15:21, july 24, 2017

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Death toll in Kabul suicide-car bomb rises to 35, Taliban claims responsibility

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the bomb that hit a bus ferrying employees of the ministry of mines at peak hour on Monday, according to media reports.