Iran gives Europe two more months to save nuclear deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani gave European powers another two months to save a 2015 nuclear deal on Wednesday, but warned that Tehran still preparing for further significant breaches of the pact that would have "extraordinary effects".
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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani gave European powers another two months to save a 2015 nuclear deal on Wednesday, but warned that Tehran still preparing for further significant breaches of the pact that would have "extraordinary effects".
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Hong Kong leader to kill bill, but some see move as too little, too late
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will announce the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and has thrown the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, Cable TV and other media said, but the street reaction was skeptical.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will announce the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and has thrown the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, Cable TV and other media said, but the street reaction was skeptical.
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Malaysia aims to recover nearly $1 billion paid out by former 1MDB unit
Malaysia is pursuing civil action to recover about 4 billion ringgit ($954.65 million) of funds disbursed by a former subsidiary of 1MDB, a now-defunct state fund under investigation for money laundering, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
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Malaysia is pursuing civil action to recover about 4 billion ringgit ($954.65 million) of funds disbursed by a former subsidiary of 1MDB, a now-defunct state fund under investigation for money laundering, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
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Italian PM to set seal on new government, unveil new cabinet
Italy's head of state is set to sign off on a new government on Wednesday after two rival political parties agreed an unlikely coalition that is expected to improve ties with the European Union and adopt a softer stance on immigration.
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Italy's head of state is set to sign off on a new government on Wednesday after two rival political parties agreed an unlikely coalition that is expected to improve ties with the European Union and adopt a softer stance on immigration.
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Iran says U.S. sanctions on its space agencies 'ineffective': TV
Iran rejected on Wednesday as "ineffective" U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran's civilian space agency and two research organizations for allegedly being used to advance the country's disputed ballistic missile program.
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Iran rejected on Wednesday as "ineffective" U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran's civilian space agency and two research organizations for allegedly being used to advance the country's disputed ballistic missile program.
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Russian Agri Minister, Saudi's Falih to discuss Russia-Saudi trade
Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih will discuss the development of bilateral relations, including agricultural trade, during their meeting on Thursday, the Russian ministry said.
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Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih will discuss the development of bilateral relations, including agricultural trade, during their meeting on Thursday, the Russian ministry said.
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EU parliament commission head proposed as Italy's new Finance Minister: source
Roberto Gualtieri, chairman of the European Parliament's economic affairs commission, has been proposed by the Democratic Party (PD) as economy minister in a new government with the 5-Star Movement, a PD source said on Wednesday.
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Roberto Gualtieri, chairman of the European Parliament's economic affairs commission, has been proposed by the Democratic Party (PD) as economy minister in a new government with the 5-Star Movement, a PD source said on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces withdrawal of extradition bill: source
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill that has plunged the city into its worst political crisis in decades, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill that has plunged the city into its worst political crisis in decades, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Factbox: In the eye of the Brexit maelstrom - what happens on Wednesday?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defeat in parliament on Tuesday leaves Brexit up in the air.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defeat in parliament on Tuesday leaves Brexit up in the air.
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Hong Kong shares jump to one-month high, extradition bill withdrawn
Hong Kong's main share index surged more than 4% on Wednesday, ahead of the government's formal withdrawal of the proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the former British colony.
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Hong Kong's main share index surged more than 4% on Wednesday, ahead of the government's formal withdrawal of the proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the former British colony.
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Singapore PM takes initial step toward calling general election
Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has formed a panel to review electoral boundaries, his office said in a statement on Wednesday, signaling an imminent general election.
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Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has formed a panel to review electoral boundaries, his office said in a statement on Wednesday, signaling an imminent general election.
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Scottish court rules that PM Johnson's decision to suspend parliament is lawful
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament later this month until mid-October is lawful, a Scottish court ruled on Wednesday.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament later this month until mid-October is lawful, a Scottish court ruled on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong leader announces withdrawal of controversial extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Stena Impero tanker owner says Iran to free seven of crew being held
The owner of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero said on Wednesday Iran was set to free seven of the 23 crew members being held although they had yet to receive and official confirmation of the release date.
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The owner of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero said on Wednesday Iran was set to free seven of the 23 crew members being held although they had yet to receive and official confirmation of the release date.
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Singapore poll could be months away as panel checks voting constituencies
Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has formed a panel to review electoral boundaries, his office said on Wednesday, in a strong signal that a general election could be just months away.
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Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has formed a panel to review electoral boundaries, his office said on Wednesday, in a strong signal that a general election could be just months away.
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Russia jails protester for three years for violence against police
A Russian court sentenced a protester to three years in jail on Wednesday after finding him guilty of using violence against a police officer at an opposition rally this summer.
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A Russian court sentenced a protester to three years in jail on Wednesday after finding him guilty of using violence against a police officer at an opposition rally this summer.
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Top Hungarian scientist appeals against overhaul of academic research
The president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) has appealed to the Constitutional Court to strike down a reform that strips his august institution of its research network, part of government plans to tighten state control over academic life.
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The president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) has appealed to the Constitutional Court to strike down a reform that strips his august institution of its research network, part of government plans to tighten state control over academic life.
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Indonesian rights lawyer named suspect after sharing posts on Papua
Indonesian police on Wednesday named a prominent human rights lawyer and activist a suspect in connection with Twitter posts about an incident that triggered unrest in Papua, drawing condemnation action from rights groups of the police action.
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Indonesian police on Wednesday named a prominent human rights lawyer and activist a suspect in connection with Twitter posts about an incident that triggered unrest in Papua, drawing condemnation action from rights groups of the police action.
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Afghan government has concerns about U.S.-Taliban peace deal
The Afghan government has concerns about the draft peace agreement reached between U.S. and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification, President Ashraf Ghani's main spokesman said on Wednesday.
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The Afghan government has concerns about the draft peace agreement reached between U.S. and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification, President Ashraf Ghani's main spokesman said on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong leader formally withdraws controversial extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the formal withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill that has plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the formal withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill that has plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
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Germany: Lack of British proposal to solve Irish border issue increases risk of no-deal Brexit
Germany sees an increased risk of a no-deal Brexit next month because Britain so far has failed to come up with a proposal for an alternative arrangement to solve the Irish border question, a government document showed on Wednesday.
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Germany sees an increased risk of a no-deal Brexit next month because Britain so far has failed to come up with a proposal for an alternative arrangement to solve the Irish border question, a government document showed on Wednesday.
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