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ISIL leader killed, 4 US troops injured in Syria raid: Pentagon
The United States military has said it killed a “senior” ISIL (ISIS) leader in a raid in northeastern Syria as Washington continues…
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West’s anti-Russian motive behind declining diplomatic relations: Russia’s UK envoy
Anti-Russian motives from the US and UK are responsible for fading diplomatic relations between Moscow and the West, Russia’s ambassador…
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US military intercepts four Russian fighter jets, second incident in two days
The Pentagon said Thursday that the US military intercepted four Russian aircraft on Valentine’s Day as they were approaching the Alaska Air…
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UK counter-terrorism police turn focus to China, Russia and Iran
Britain’s counter-terrorism police chief said on Thursday his officers are increasingly dealing with threats from hostile states such as Russia,…
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How Ukraine war has shaped US planning for a China conflict
As the war rages on in Ukraine, the US is doing more than supporting an ally. It’s learning lessons —…
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Afghan brothers get life terms for killing sister in Germany
A German court on Thursday sentenced two Afghan brothers to life in prison for murdering their sister because they disapproved…
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Russia expels Austrian diplomats in tit-for-tat move over Ukraine conflict
Moscow said Thursday it was expelling four Austrian diplomats after Vienna expelled four employees of Russia’s foreign missions in Austria,…
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UN launches $1 bln appeal for Turkey earthquake victims
The United Nations launched an appeal for $1 billion Thursday to help victims in Turkey of last week’s catastrophic earthquake that killed…
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Where does your country stand on the Russia-Ukraine war?
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began nearly a year ago, the world has been broadly categorised into three camps – countries allied…
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China calls for Iran sanctions to be lifted during Raisi’s visit
China’s President Xi Jinping and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi have called for the lifting of sanctions on Iran, as…
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