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Pompeo, Lavrov discuss Venezuela issue in Finland
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the issue of Venezuela in Finland, the US State Department said on Monday. The two had a…
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Cyprus minister eyes closer cooperation with China after discovery of large natural gas reserves
Recent discovery of natural gas in Cyprus paved the way for its further cooperation with China, a Cypriot official said Monday. Resource discoveries brought opportunities for international cooperation, including infrastructure…
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NATO concerned over consequences of Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that he is worried about Turkey's plans to deploy the Russian S-400 missile defense system despite of US objection. "The purchase of…
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US sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela, Iran flout int’l code of conduct: UN expert
The imposition of "unilateral coercive measures" on Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran by the United States violates human rights, and the norms of international behavior, an expert appointed by the UN…
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U.S. to counter Iran with military force deployment: Pentagon
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said Monday that the deployment of U.S. military assets was to counter a "credible threat" from Iran. The deployment of a U.S. aircraft…
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US to counter Iran with military force deployment: Pentagon
US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said Monday that the deployment of US military assets was to counter a "credible threat" from Iran. The deployment of a US aircraft…
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Death toll of Libya’s Tripoli fighting rises to 432: WHO
A total of 432 people have been killed and 2,069 others injured in the fighting between the UN-backed Libyan government and the east-based army in and around the capital Tripoli,…
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S. African Airways to start direct flights to Guangzhou
South African Airways (SAA) said Sunday it would establish its first direct flight between Johannesburg and China's Guangzhou in September. SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana said this is aimed at catering…
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Sudan’s anti-corruption prosecution questions ousted president al-Bashir
Anti-corruption and financial investigations prosecution in Sudan on Sunday questioned ousted President Omar al-Bashir on charges against him, Sudan's Ashorooq website reported. Sudan's acting Attorney General Al-Waleed Sid-Ahmed Mahmoud on…
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UN chief, AU chairperson welcome strong cooperation: joint communique
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Monday welcomed the strong cooperation and collaboration between the two organizations. The two leaders…