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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UK's summer of discontent: Conservative grassroots can't stand PM's Brexit plan
Over wet grilled sausages and red wine on a rainy British weekend, an evening garden gathering of ageing Conservative Party members seems an unlikely setting for subversion.
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Over wet grilled sausages and red wine on a rainy British weekend, an evening garden gathering of ageing Conservative Party members seems an unlikely setting for subversion.
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Merkel says images from Chemnitz protest 'very clearly' showed hate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said she stood by her earlier comments condemning images of hate and the targeting of innocent people broadcast after a far-right protest triggered by a fatal stabbing in the eastern city of Chemnitz last month.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said she stood by her earlier comments condemning images of hate and the targeting of innocent people broadcast after a far-right protest triggered by a fatal stabbing in the eastern city of Chemnitz last month.
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Britain's May briefed Trump ahead of Novichok charges: spokesman
British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Donald Trump late on Tuesday, hours before she accused two Russian military intelligence officers of carrying out an attack in Salisbury earlier this year on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Donald Trump late on Tuesday, hours before she accused two Russian military intelligence officers of carrying out an attack in Salisbury earlier this year on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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Czech PM lauds work of Libyan coast guard, urges closer cooperation
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Wednesday underscored his country's objections to distributing migrants through the European Union, and called for closer cooperation with Libya to combat human smuggling across the Mediterranean.
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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Wednesday underscored his country's objections to distributing migrants through the European Union, and called for closer cooperation with Libya to combat human smuggling across the Mediterranean.
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Rohingya protesters call for freedom for Reuters reporters in Myanmar
About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh on Wednesday to protest against the conviction in Myanmar of two Reuters reporters, who were arrested while covering the plight of their community.
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About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh on Wednesday to protest against the conviction in Myanmar of two Reuters reporters, who were arrested while covering the plight of their community.
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Myanmar official says 'totally underestimated' economic impact of Rohingya crisis
A Myanmar foreign investment official said on Wednesday he "totally underestimated" the economic damage of the Rohingya crisis, adding that the outcry over the jailing of two Reuters reporters would also have some impact on his country's reputation.
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A Myanmar foreign investment official said on Wednesday he "totally underestimated" the economic damage of the Rohingya crisis, adding that the outcry over the jailing of two Reuters reporters would also have some impact on his country's reputation.
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Kremlin says no current plans for future Putin-Trump meeting
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday there were no ongoing preparations for a future meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday there were no ongoing preparations for a future meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.
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Kremlin says keen on Syria talks with Turkey, France, Germany
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow was keen to see four-way talks with Turkey, France and Germany take place to discuss the Syrian conflict.
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow was keen to see four-way talks with Turkey, France and Germany take place to discuss the Syrian conflict.
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Britain summons Russia's charge d'affaires in London over Skripal affair: RIA
Britain summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in London on Wednesday after charging two suspects over the poisoning of former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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Britain summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in London on Wednesday after charging two suspects over the poisoning of former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
Syria's economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan, Lebanon's NNA news agency said on Wednesday after he met Lebanon's industry minister who is pushing for it to be opened.
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Syria's economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan, Lebanon's NNA news agency said on Wednesday after he met Lebanon's industry minister who is pushing for it to be opened.
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