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China, Russia at UN urge talks with North Korea

United Nations, US: China on Monday again urged diplomatic talks to address the crisis with North Korea and warned at…

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US pledges ‘massive’ response if attacked over N Korea’s hydrogen bomb test

North Korea on Sunday conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, which it said was of an advanced hydrogen…

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Texas governor says Harvey damage could reach $180 billion

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday estimated damage from Hurricane Harvey at $150 billion to $180 billion, calling it more…

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North Korea may have conducted sixth nuclear test: Yonhap

An earthquake 5.6 was recorded on Sunday in North Korea near the country’s known nuclear test site Punggye-ri, Yonhap news…

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Apple shifts responsibility for Siri to operating system chief

Apple Inc has transferred responsibility for Siri, its voice assistant, from content chief Eddy Cue to operating systems chief Craig…

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Erdogan accuses Myanmar of ‘genocide’ against Rohingya

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday accused Myanmar of “genocide” against the Rohingya Muslim minority, who have fled in…

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Saudi hails ‘smooth’ Mecca hajj after 2015 stampede

Saudi Arabia on Friday reported no major security incidents or health scares at this year's pilgrimage, as the Muslim faithful…

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Trump to host meeting on UN reform with world leaders mid-September

US President Donald Trump, a frequent critic of the United Nations, will seek to gather global support for reforming the…

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Chinese cyber spies broaden attacks in Vietnam, security firm says

Cyber spies working for or on behalf of China’s government have broadened attacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam…

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