Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria
The German government said on Monday it was in talks with its allies about a possible military deployment in Syria, prompting a sharp rebuke from the Social Democrats (SPD) and setting up a fresh conflict in Chancellor Angela Merkel's loveless coalition.
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The German government said on Monday it was in talks with its allies about a possible military deployment in Syria, prompting a sharp rebuke from the Social Democrats (SPD) and setting up a fresh conflict in Chancellor Angela Merkel's loveless coalition.
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Nicaragua's Ortega ready to meet Trump despite U.S. threat
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Monday he is open to meeting U.S. leader Donald Trump at the United Nations later this month despite expressing concerns that the United States could launch a military intervention on his country.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Monday he is open to meeting U.S. leader Donald Trump at the United Nations later this month despite expressing concerns that the United States could launch a military intervention on his country.
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Police chase shuts down runway at French airport
France's Lyon airport halted flights on Monday when a driver being chased by police smashed his car through a terminal building and onto a runway.
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France's Lyon airport halted flights on Monday when a driver being chased by police smashed his car through a terminal building and onto a runway.
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Gunmen attack headquarters of Libya's state oil firm, two staff killed
Several armed men attacked the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) in the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two oil staff, a security official said.
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Several armed men attacked the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) in the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two oil staff, a security official said.
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Vietnam bars second rights campaigner from World Economic Forum
Vietnam has refused to let a campaigner from Amnesty International attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) set to be held in the southeast Asian nation this week, the rights group said on Monday, the second such refusal in as many days.
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Vietnam has refused to let a campaigner from Amnesty International attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) set to be held in the southeast Asian nation this week, the rights group said on Monday, the second such refusal in as many days.
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Pakistan official's criticism of China's 'Silk Road' projects raises worries
A Pakistani official's critical comments about projects funded by China to the tune of billions of dollars rattled investors and sparked worries on Monday of a souring in ties, a day after Beijing's top government diplomat concluded a visit.
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A Pakistani official's critical comments about projects funded by China to the tune of billions of dollars rattled investors and sparked worries on Monday of a souring in ties, a day after Beijing's top government diplomat concluded a visit.
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Colombia's ELN rebels say Duque conditions for peace talks 'unacceptable'
Colombia's ELN rebels said on Monday that President Ivan Duque's conditions for the continuation of peace talks, including that the guerrillas release all hostages, were "unacceptable", but that they intended to free captives anyway.
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Colombia's ELN rebels said on Monday that President Ivan Duque's conditions for the continuation of peace talks, including that the guerrillas release all hostages, were "unacceptable", but that they intended to free captives anyway.
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Fury over pension changes hurts Putin allies in Russian regional elections
Russia's ruling United Russia Party suffered a rare setback in regional elections despite winning most of the seats, a reversal its leaders and election chiefs blamed on unpopular plans to raise the pension age.
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Russia's ruling United Russia Party suffered a rare setback in regional elections despite winning most of the seats, a reversal its leaders and election chiefs blamed on unpopular plans to raise the pension age.
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Russia ready to seek solutions on peace treaty with Japan
Moscow is ready to find solutions on a peace treaty with Japan that would be welcomed by both sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Moscow is ready to find solutions on a peace treaty with Japan that would be welcomed by both sides, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Japan's Abe says talks with Putin moving towards peace treaty
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were moving towards a peace treaty.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were moving towards a peace treaty.
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Indonesia charges Pole suspected in Papua arms smuggling plot
A Pole detained in Indonesia late last month could face life imprisonment having been charged with plotting against the state after being named as a suspect in a conspiracy to smuggle arms to separatists in Papua, a police spokesman said on Monday.
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A Pole detained in Indonesia late last month could face life imprisonment having been charged with plotting against the state after being named as a suspect in a conspiracy to smuggle arms to separatists in Papua, a police spokesman said on Monday.
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EU's Barnier says Brexit deal with Britain 'realistic' in 6-8 weeks
The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that it was "realistic" to expect a divorce deal with Britain in six to eight weeks, the British embassy to the country said on Twitter.
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The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that it was "realistic" to expect a divorce deal with Britain in six to eight weeks, the British embassy to the country said on Twitter.
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States are flouting right to encrypted messaging: U.N. expert
Many governments are neglecting or ignoring their duty to protect online encryption that helps ensure freedom of expression and privacy, the U.N. expert on digital privacy rights said on Monday.
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Many governments are neglecting or ignoring their duty to protect online encryption that helps ensure freedom of expression and privacy, the U.N. expert on digital privacy rights said on Monday.
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More than 30,000 displaced in Syria's Idlib in latest offensive: U.N.
More than 30,000 people have been displaced within rebel-held northwest Syria by bombardment by Syrian government and allied forces which began last week, a United Nations official told Reuters on Monday.
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More than 30,000 people have been displaced within rebel-held northwest Syria by bombardment by Syrian government and allied forces which began last week, a United Nations official told Reuters on Monday.
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Kazakh leader replaces chief of staff
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev dismissed his chief of staff Adilbek Zhaksybekov on Monday, replacing him with the mayor of the capital Astana, Aset Isekeshev.
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Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev dismissed his chief of staff Adilbek Zhaksybekov on Monday, replacing him with the mayor of the capital Astana, Aset Isekeshev.
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Gunmen attack headquarters of Libya's state oil firm, two staff killed
Several armed men attacked the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) in the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two oil staff, a security official said.
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Several armed men attacked the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) in the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two oil staff, a security official said.
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Egypt says 11 suspected militants killed in Sinai
Egyptian security forces killed 11 suspected militants in an exchange of fire in the North Sinai town of al-Arish, the official MENA state news agency reported on Monday.
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Egyptian security forces killed 11 suspected militants in an exchange of fire in the North Sinai town of al-Arish, the official MENA state news agency reported on Monday.
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Sweden seeks way out of political gridlock after far-right gains
Swedish political parties face weeks of haggling to form a government after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats saying they hold the balance of power.
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Swedish political parties face weeks of haggling to form a government after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats saying they hold the balance of power.
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EU leaders expected to hold special Brexit summit on Nov. 13 - Guardian
European leaders are expected next week to announce that they will hold an extraordinary Brexit summit in November, the Guardian newspaper reported. It said the summit would most likely be held on Nov. 13.
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European leaders are expected next week to announce that they will hold an extraordinary Brexit summit in November, the Guardian newspaper reported. It said the summit would most likely be held on Nov. 13.
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Dozens killed in heavy fighting in northern Afghanistan
Security forces clashed with Taliban fighters in key locations in northern Afghanistan on Monday, with dozens of people killed and the city of Sar-e Pul threatened by insurgents, officials said.
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Security forces clashed with Taliban fighters in key locations in northern Afghanistan on Monday, with dozens of people killed and the city of Sar-e Pul threatened by insurgents, officials said.
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Brexit deal 'possible' in 6-8 weeks if sides 'realistic': Barnier
The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that a divorce deal with Britain could be agreed in six to eight weeks if negotiators are realistic in their demands.
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The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that a divorce deal with Britain could be agreed in six to eight weeks if negotiators are realistic in their demands.
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