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Turkish parliament erupts in chaos over removal of pro-Kurdish mayor
Lawmakers brawled in Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday during protests against the removal of a pro-Kurdish mayor in the southeast, video footage showed.…
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US to join European allies on Iran amid tensions over nuclear program
The United States said Tuesday it expected to act in concert with its European allies on Iran after diplomats said…
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Modi-led alliance wins India’s general election
The alliance led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a parliamentary majority at the…
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Norway to beef up military with submarine, anti-air defense system
Norway’s government and opposition on Tuesday agreed unanimously to beef up the country’s military, ordering a sixth submarine and installing…
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Israel, US sign agreement for 25 more F-35 fighter jets
Israel said Tuesday it signed a $3 billion deal to buy a third squadron of 25 advanced F-35 stealth fighter…
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European powers seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear meeting
Britain, France and Germany will seek to censure Iran over its lack of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at its…
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Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf launches presidential bid
The conservative speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, on Monday registered his candidacy for the snap presidential election on June 28. The…
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Russia sets work punishment for woman who spoiled election ballots
A Russian court sentenced a woman to one year and 8 months of “correctional work” on Monday for pouring green…
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Man detained in Bucharest after allegedly attacking Israeli embassy
A foreign citizen was detained in Romania’s capital on Monday after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Israeli Embassy with…
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Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?
After suffering a stunning blow in last week’s election, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has begun closed-door negotiations…
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