Mass graves with at least 166 bodies found in eastern Mexico
The bodies of at least 166 people have been found in the Mexican state of Veracruz, prosecutors said on Thursday, the latest in a string of grim discoveries made in the eastern region in recent years.
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The bodies of at least 166 people have been found in the Mexican state of Veracruz, prosecutors said on Thursday, the latest in a string of grim discoveries made in the eastern region in recent years.
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Major Chinese paper warns Britain on trade talks after warship sail-by
A British Royal Navy warship that sailed close to islands in the South China Sea claimed by China risked hampering any talks about a free trade agreement after Britain leaves the European Union, a major Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
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A British Royal Navy warship that sailed close to islands in the South China Sea claimed by China risked hampering any talks about a free trade agreement after Britain leaves the European Union, a major Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
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Magnitude 6.3 quake hits central Ecuador, felt in capital
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Ecuador on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, although there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Ecuador on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, although there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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Rescuers with dogs search for survivors after deadly Hokkaido quake
Rescue workers with dogs searched for survivors on Friday in debris-strewn landslides caused by an earthquake in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido that killed at least 16 people, officials said, with 26 still missing.
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Rescue workers with dogs searched for survivors on Friday in debris-strewn landslides caused by an earthquake in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido that killed at least 16 people, officials said, with 26 still missing.
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Challenges grow for New Zealand PM Ardern as communications minister resigns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accepted the resignation of her communications minister on Friday only hours after saying her job was safe, capping off a tough month for the popular premier since her return from maternity leave.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accepted the resignation of her communications minister on Friday only hours after saying her job was safe, capping off a tough month for the popular premier since her return from maternity leave.
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U.S. Defense Secretary makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the top U.S. general arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in the country and discuss progress on peace talks with the Taliban, despite a deteriorating security situation and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the top U.S. general arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in the country and discuss progress on peace talks with the Taliban, despite a deteriorating security situation and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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Rescuers with dogs search for survivors after deadly Hokkaido quake
Rescue workers with dogs searched for survivors on Friday in debris-strewn landslides caused by an earthquake in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido that killed at least 16 people, officials said, with 26 still missing.
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Rescue workers with dogs searched for survivors on Friday in debris-strewn landslides caused by an earthquake in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido that killed at least 16 people, officials said, with 26 still missing.
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Magnitude 6.3 quake causes slight damage in central Ecuador
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Ecuador on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, injuring one person and disrupting power supply to nearby areas.
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Ecuador on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, injuring one person and disrupting power supply to nearby areas.
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Veteran Singapore diplomat calls for gay community to challenge sex ban
A veteran Singapore diplomat on Thursday called for Singapore's gay community to challenge a law that bans gay sex in the conservative city-state, following India's scrapping of the same British colonial-era legislation.
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A veteran Singapore diplomat on Thursday called for Singapore's gay community to challenge a law that bans gay sex in the conservative city-state, following India's scrapping of the same British colonial-era legislation.
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U.S. defense secretary on unannounced visit to Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan and discuss progress on talks with the Taliban, despite deteriorating security and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan and discuss progress on talks with the Taliban, despite deteriorating security and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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Political rows, worsening security greet Mattis in Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan and discuss progress on talks with the Taliban, despite deteriorating security and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Kabul on Friday to meet the new commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan and discuss progress on talks with the Taliban, despite deteriorating security and turmoil within the Afghan government.
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Thais urged to drop charges over posts on British tourist's rape complaint
Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Thai authorities to drop legal cases against 12 people arrested over Facebook posts they shared about a British tourist's complaint that she had been raped on a holiday island.
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Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Thai authorities to drop legal cases against 12 people arrested over Facebook posts they shared about a British tourist's complaint that she had been raped on a holiday island.
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North Korea's founding anniversary a chance for Kim to raise cash, project new image
North Korea's celebrations marking its 70th anniversary on Sunday are expected to showcase a country that has secured a nuclear arsenal and is now focusing on developing its economy and cultivating international relations.
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North Korea's celebrations marking its 70th anniversary on Sunday are expected to showcase a country that has secured a nuclear arsenal and is now focusing on developing its economy and cultivating international relations.
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U.S. F-22 jets escort Russian strategic bombers over Arctic Ocean: Ifax
Two U.S. F-22 fighter jets escorted Tu-95MC Russian strategic bombers over the Arctic Ocean, the Interfax news agency cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying on Friday.
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Two U.S. F-22 fighter jets escorted Tu-95MC Russian strategic bombers over the Arctic Ocean, the Interfax news agency cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying on Friday.
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes 200 km SW of Zahedan, Iran: USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck 200 km southwest of the Iranian city of Zahedan at a depth of 26 km, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck 200 km southwest of the Iranian city of Zahedan at a depth of 26 km, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday.
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Singapore diplomat urges gay sex ban challenge after India ruling
A veteran Singapore diplomat has called on the gay community to challenge a law that bans gay sex in the conservative city-state, following India's scrapping of similar British colonial-era legislation.
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A veteran Singapore diplomat has called on the gay community to challenge a law that bans gay sex in the conservative city-state, following India's scrapping of similar British colonial-era legislation.
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Australia's new prime minister to face hostile parliament in test of mettle
Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, elected to heal his fractured party, faces his biggest test on Monday, in steering the government through a hostile first session of parliament.
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Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, elected to heal his fractured party, faces his biggest test on Monday, in steering the government through a hostile first session of parliament.
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Pakistan removes economist from key role following Islamist backlash
Pakistan's new government canceled the appointment of a renowned Princeton economist to its Economic Advisory Council, an official said on Friday, after a strong backlash against the choice of a member of the Ahmadi religious minority.
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Pakistan's new government canceled the appointment of a renowned Princeton economist to its Economic Advisory Council, an official said on Friday, after a strong backlash against the choice of a member of the Ahmadi religious minority.
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Germany's top spy not convinced migrants were hunted down in Chemnitz
Germany's domestic spy chief told a newspaper he was not convinced that migrants were hunted down in the eastern city of Chemnitz after the fatal stabbing of a German man, and suggested a video showing violence may be "targeted misinformation".
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Germany's domestic spy chief told a newspaper he was not convinced that migrants were hunted down in the eastern city of Chemnitz after the fatal stabbing of a German man, and suggested a video showing violence may be "targeted misinformation".
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UK's former EU ambassador warns of Brexit crisis: Guardian
Britain's former ambassador to the European Union has warned that there is a higher risk of a Brexit crisis than financial markets are currently pricing in, the Guardian reported.
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Britain's former ambassador to the European Union has warned that there is a higher risk of a Brexit crisis than financial markets are currently pricing in, the Guardian reported.
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China warns Britain ties at risk after warship mission
China on Friday warned Britain ties were at risk unless it took steps to "rectify" the situation, after a British warship sailed close to South China Sea islands claimed by China, while a major newspaper said sealing a free trade deal could now be harder.
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China on Friday warned Britain ties were at risk unless it took steps to "rectify" the situation, after a British warship sailed close to South China Sea islands claimed by China, while a major newspaper said sealing a free trade deal could now be harder.
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