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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Magnitude 5.6 quake hits southeast Iran, no damage reported: TV
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Iran on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, Iranian state television reported.
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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Iran on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, Iranian state television reported.
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Turkish president arrives in Tehran for summit on Syria: Tasnim news agency
Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tehran on Friday for a meeting with his Iranian and Russian counterparts to discuss Syria, the Tasnim news agency reported.
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Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tehran on Friday for a meeting with his Iranian and Russian counterparts to discuss Syria, the Tasnim news agency reported.
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Philippines' Duterte offers troops to Jordan to fight militants
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has offered to send troops to Jordan to help combat Islamist militants, after agreeing to deepen military cooperation with the Middle Eastern nation to fight extremism.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has offered to send troops to Jordan to help combat Islamist militants, after agreeing to deepen military cooperation with the Middle Eastern nation to fight extremism.
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Air strikes hit Idlib on day of Syria summit in Tehran: monitor
Air strikes hit parts of Syria's rebel-held Idlib province on Friday, a war monitor said, the same day as the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet in Tehran to discuss what to do about the enclave.
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Air strikes hit parts of Syria's rebel-held Idlib province on Friday, a war monitor said, the same day as the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet in Tehran to discuss what to do about the enclave.
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Iran, Russia, Turkey to decide fate of Syria's Idlib in Tehran summit
The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey - the main outside players in Syria's long war - meet in Tehran on Friday as rival factions in the rebel-held province of Idlib prepare for what could be the conflict's last great battle.
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The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey - the main outside players in Syria's long war - meet in Tehran on Friday as rival factions in the rebel-held province of Idlib prepare for what could be the conflict's last great battle.
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U.N. Special Envoy still awaits Houthis at Yemen peace talks in Geneva
The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths has discussed issues including prisoners, humanitarian access and the reopening of Sanaa airport with Yemen Foreign Minister Khaled al-Yamani, a U.N. spokeswoman said on Friday.
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The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths has discussed issues including prisoners, humanitarian access and the reopening of Sanaa airport with Yemen Foreign Minister Khaled al-Yamani, a U.N. spokeswoman said on Friday.
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