Pompeo says Saudi, UAE trying to avoid civilian harm in Yemen
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he had certified to Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are working to avoid harming civilians in Yemen, a determination required by this year's defense spending bill.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he had certified to Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are working to avoid harming civilians in Yemen, a determination required by this year's defense spending bill.
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EU executive head backs start of punitive action versus Hungary over rule of law
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he supported the European Parliament's decision on Wednesday to open a punitive procedure against Hungary for persistently flaunting democratic rules.
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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he supported the European Parliament's decision on Wednesday to open a punitive procedure against Hungary for persistently flaunting democratic rules.
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Bangladesh says it won't assimilate Rohingya Muslims
Bangladesh has no plans to take in hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees permanently, its foreign secretary said on Wednesday, adding that they "belong" to Myanmar from where they fled.
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Bangladesh has no plans to take in hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees permanently, its foreign secretary said on Wednesday, adding that they "belong" to Myanmar from where they fled.
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Hungary says it will challenge European parliament's ruling
The European Union parliament's decision on Wednesday to start a punitive procedure against Hungary is the "petty revenge" of pro-immigration politicians against Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
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The European Union parliament's decision on Wednesday to start a punitive procedure against Hungary is the "petty revenge" of pro-immigration politicians against Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
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Exclusive: Turkey boosts arms to Syrian rebels as Idlib attack looms - rebel sources
Turkey has stepped up arms supplies to Syrian rebels to help them stave off an expected offensive by the Syrian army and its Russian and Iran-backed allies in the northwest near the Turkish frontier, rebel sources told Reuters.
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Turkey has stepped up arms supplies to Syrian rebels to help them stave off an expected offensive by the Syrian army and its Russian and Iran-backed allies in the northwest near the Turkish frontier, rebel sources told Reuters.
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Saudi, UAE trying to avoid civilian harm in Yemen: Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he had certified to Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are working to avoid harming civilians in Yemen, clearing the way for continued U.S. help to Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he had certified to Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are working to avoid harming civilians in Yemen, clearing the way for continued U.S. help to Saudi Arabia.
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Swedish center-right pushes for power to break election deadlock
The leaders of Sweden's center-right opposition Alliance urged the incumbent Social Democrat-led bloc on Wednesday to step aside and help them form a viable government to break a post-election deadlock.
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The leaders of Sweden's center-right opposition Alliance urged the incumbent Social Democrat-led bloc on Wednesday to step aside and help them form a viable government to break a post-election deadlock.
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Russian accused by London over spy poisoning may speak next week: TV
One of the Russians named by Britain as a suspect in the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, has said he may comment publicly on the case next week, a Russian state television station said on Wednesday.
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One of the Russians named by Britain as a suspect in the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, has said he may comment publicly on the case next week, a Russian state television station said on Wednesday.
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EU parliament pushes Hungary sanctions over Orban laws
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption in an unprecedented step that left Prime Minister Viktor Orban isolated from powerful allies.
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The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption in an unprecedented step that left Prime Minister Viktor Orban isolated from powerful allies.
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Japan, U.S. say ballistic missile defense system test was successful
The United States and Japan successfully tested Japan's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system off the coast of Hawaii on Tuesday, U.S. military officials said in a statement released on Wednesday.
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The United States and Japan successfully tested Japan's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system off the coast of Hawaii on Tuesday, U.S. military officials said in a statement released on Wednesday.
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Germany will make autonomous decision on Syria action: Maas
Germany will make an autonomous decision on whether to participate in any military response to a future Syrian chemical weapons attack in line with international law and the German constitution, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.
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Germany will make an autonomous decision on whether to participate in any military response to a future Syrian chemical weapons attack in line with international law and the German constitution, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.
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No evidence to justify Indian businessman Mallya's extradition, UK court hears
The Indian government has failed to provide any substantial evidence to justify extraditing tycoon Vijay Mallya from Britain to face fraud charges, his lawyer told a London court on Wednesday.
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The Indian government has failed to provide any substantial evidence to justify extraditing tycoon Vijay Mallya from Britain to face fraud charges, his lawyer told a London court on Wednesday.
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Germany: We must do all we can to prevent chemical attack in Syria
Germany and other countries must do all they can to prevent chemical weapons being used in Syria, Germany's defense minister said on Wednesday, adding that a "credible deterrent" was needed.
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Germany and other countries must do all they can to prevent chemical weapons being used in Syria, Germany's defense minister said on Wednesday, adding that a "credible deterrent" was needed.
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Brexit rebels propose solution on Irish border issue
Brexit supporting rebels in Prime Minister Theresa May's party set out proposals on Wednesday which they said would allow trade to flow over the Irish border while safeguarding the integrity of the European Union's Single Market.
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Brexit supporting rebels in Prime Minister Theresa May's party set out proposals on Wednesday which they said would allow trade to flow over the Irish border while safeguarding the integrity of the European Union's Single Market.
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EU parliament pushes Hungary sanctions over Orban policies
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption in an unprecedented step that left Prime Minister Viktor Orban isolated from powerful allies.
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The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption in an unprecedented step that left Prime Minister Viktor Orban isolated from powerful allies.
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Former Iran VP sentenced for threatening national security: Tasnim
A Iranian former vice president was sentenced to six and a half years in prison on Wednesday for threatening national security and other charges, the Tasnim news agency reported.
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A Iranian former vice president was sentenced to six and a half years in prison on Wednesday for threatening national security and other charges, the Tasnim news agency reported.
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Laos considers future hydropower plans after dam burst
Laos will take into account the devastation caused by a dam burst in July when it considers how to proceed with investment in hydropower, seen as an important income source for one of Asia's poorest countries, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
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Laos will take into account the devastation caused by a dam burst in July when it considers how to proceed with investment in hydropower, seen as an important income source for one of Asia's poorest countries, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
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Fighting resumes in Yemen's Hodeidah as peace talks stall
Heavy fighting resumed on the outskirts of Yemen's main port city of Hodeidah, days after U.N.-sponsored talks between the warring parties collapsed, military sources said on Wednesday.
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Heavy fighting resumed on the outskirts of Yemen's main port city of Hodeidah, days after U.N.-sponsored talks between the warring parties collapsed, military sources said on Wednesday.
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Brexit rebels pledge loyalty to May after talk of a plot to topple her
Brexit-supporting lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's party publicly pledged support for her on Wednesday after media reports of a plot to oust her by rebels unhappy with her proposals for exiting the European Union.
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Brexit-supporting lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's party publicly pledged support for her on Wednesday after media reports of a plot to oust her by rebels unhappy with her proposals for exiting the European Union.
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Saudi-led coalition resumes air strikes to take Yemen port city of Hodeidah: residents
A Saudi-led military coalition resumed air strikes on Wednesday in support of Yemeni allied forces seeking to capture the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah from Houthi rebels, residents said.
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A Saudi-led military coalition resumed air strikes on Wednesday in support of Yemeni allied forces seeking to capture the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah from Houthi rebels, residents said.
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International court to announce findings in Chile, Bolivia sea dispute
The International Criminal Court will announce its decision next month in a dispute between Chile and Bolivia about access to the Pacific Ocean, the Chilean government said on Wednesday.
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The International Criminal Court will announce its decision next month in a dispute between Chile and Bolivia about access to the Pacific Ocean, the Chilean government said on Wednesday.
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