Russia says names of men accused over Skripal 'mean nothing to us'
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the names of two men accused by British prosecutors of trying to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia meant nothing to Moscow, Russian news agencies reported.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the names of two men accused by British prosecutors of trying to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia meant nothing to Moscow, Russian news agencies reported.
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Berlin declines to comment on reports Iran to forgo fund transfer plans
A spokesman for the German Finance Ministry on Wednesday declined to comment on media reports that Iran would forgo plans to transfer about 300 million euros ($347 million) held in Germany to Iran after opposition from the United States.
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A spokesman for the German Finance Ministry on Wednesday declined to comment on media reports that Iran would forgo plans to transfer about 300 million euros ($347 million) held in Germany to Iran after opposition from the United States.
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Lebanon in 'intensive care' and economy 'very dangerous', says parliament speaker
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker said on Wednesday the country was in "intensive care" and the economic situation was "very dangerous", according to a lawmaker who regularly speaks for Nabih Berri.
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Lebanon's Parliament Speaker said on Wednesday the country was in "intensive care" and the economic situation was "very dangerous", according to a lawmaker who regularly speaks for Nabih Berri.
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Factbox: Who's EU? Names in frame for Juncker job
Following are some of the many possible contenders to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as EU chief executive after elections to the European Parliament in May.
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Following are some of the many possible contenders to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as EU chief executive after elections to the European Parliament in May.
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UK charges two Russians for attempted murder of Skripals with nerve agent
British prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Russians for the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter with a nerve agent, naming suspects for the first time in a case that has caused one of the biggest East-West rifts in decades.
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British prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Russians for the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter with a nerve agent, naming suspects for the first time in a case that has caused one of the biggest East-West rifts in decades.
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U.S.'s Mattis says 'zero intelligence' that rebels in Syria's Idlib have chemical weapons capability
There was "zero intelligence" of chemical weapons capabilities possessed by groups opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the province of Idlib, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said, adding that the facts did not back Russian assertions.
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There was "zero intelligence" of chemical weapons capabilities possessed by groups opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the province of Idlib, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said, adding that the facts did not back Russian assertions.
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Pompeo meets new Pakistan PM as U.S. seeks to reset ties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday, in the first high-level U.S. visit to the new government, looking to reset relations strained over the war in Afghanistan.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday, in the first high-level U.S. visit to the new government, looking to reset relations strained over the war in Afghanistan.
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EU seeks to require internet firms to remove extremist content
The European Commission will propose legislation this month requiring Google, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies to remove extremist content and cooperate with law enforcement authorities.
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The European Commission will propose legislation this month requiring Google, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies to remove extremist content and cooperate with law enforcement authorities.
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UK PM May: Men charged with nerve agent attack were Russian intelligence officers
Britain has concluded that the two men charged on Wednesday for the attempted murder of a former spy and his daughter with a nerve agent were Russian military intelligence officers almost certainly acting with senior-level state approval.
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Britain has concluded that the two men charged on Wednesday for the attempted murder of a former spy and his daughter with a nerve agent were Russian military intelligence officers almost certainly acting with senior-level state approval.
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From Moscow to Salisbury: UK police detail Novichok suspects' movements
British police on Wednesday detailed the movements of two Russians charged with traveling from Moscow to southwest England to try to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal with a military-grade nerve agent.
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British police on Wednesday detailed the movements of two Russians charged with traveling from Moscow to southwest England to try to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal with a military-grade nerve agent.
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Indian farmers' protest disrupts capital as opposition targets Modi
Thousands of farmers and laborers paralyzed the Indian capital on Wednesday in a protest against what they called the anti-people policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, as opposition parties step up pressure ahead of key elections.
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Thousands of farmers and laborers paralyzed the Indian capital on Wednesday in a protest against what they called the anti-people policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, as opposition parties step up pressure ahead of key elections.
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U.S. and UK stand together in holding Russia accountable for Salisbury: U.S. ambassador
The United States stands with Britain in holding Russia accountable for its "act of aggression" on British soil, US Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson said on Wednesday.
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The United States stands with Britain in holding Russia accountable for its "act of aggression" on British soil, US Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson said on Wednesday.
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Berlin readies for all Brexit options as cabinet OKs transition phase
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, even though its cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, even though its cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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Shells hit Syria's Idlib as rebels brace for assault
The Syrian military shelled the last stronghold of active rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday as a war monitor said insurgents blew up another bridge in anticipation of a government offensive.
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The Syrian military shelled the last stronghold of active rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday as a war monitor said insurgents blew up another bridge in anticipation of a government offensive.
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Germany's Merkel welcomes Weber's bid to become EU chief executive
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that she welcomed Manfred Weber's bid to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as EU chief executive after EU parliamentary elections next year.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that she welcomed Manfred Weber's bid to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as EU chief executive after EU parliamentary elections next year.
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British PM May says Russia must rein in 'outrageous' Russian GRU
Russia must rein in the activities of its military intelligence officers and account for their actions, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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Russia must rein in the activities of its military intelligence officers and account for their actions, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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Merkel says EU, Britain must negotiate Brexit to ensure close ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said it was important to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union in a way that ensured continued good and close relations.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said it was important to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union in a way that ensured continued good and close relations.
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Germany readies for all Brexit options, including no-deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government said on Wednesday it is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, after its cabinet approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government said on Wednesday it is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, after its cabinet approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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UK PM May: We think nerve agent attack was a message to other Russians
A nerve agent attack on a Russian former spy and his daughter in Salisbury, southern England, was probably a message to other Russians living overseas, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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A nerve agent attack on a Russian former spy and his daughter in Salisbury, southern England, was probably a message to other Russians living overseas, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin says puzzled by UK's decision to name Skripal case suspects
Kremlin aide Sergei Ushakov said on Wednesday that it was hard to understand what Britain was trying to signal to Moscow by naming two men it suspected of poisoning former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
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Kremlin aide Sergei Ushakov said on Wednesday that it was hard to understand what Britain was trying to signal to Moscow by naming two men it suspected of poisoning former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
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UK charges two Russians for attempted murder of Skripals, blames Moscow
Britain charged two Russians on Wednesday with the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter, describing the suspects as military intelligence officers almost certainly acting on behalf of the Russian state.
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Britain charged two Russians on Wednesday with the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter, describing the suspects as military intelligence officers almost certainly acting on behalf of the Russian state.
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