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Iran steps up weapons supply to Yemen’s Houthis via Oman

Iran has stepped up weapons transfers to the Houthis, the militia fighting the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, US, Western and…

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In Final debate, Trump suggests he may reject election result

Republican candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested he might reject the outcome of the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election if…

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Taliban reject reports of secret talks with Afghanistan

The Taliban on Wednesday rejected reports of secret meetings with the Afghan government in a bid to resume long-stalled peace…

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Saudi prince executed for murder

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed a member of the royal family for murder, in a rare case involving one of…

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Taliban restart secret talks with Afghanistan in Qatar

The Taliban and the Afghan government restarted secret peace talks in September and have held two rounds of discussions in…

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Battle begins as Iraq forces advance on IS stronghold of Mosul

Iraqi forces are “ahead of schedule” in an offensive aimed at retaking Mosul and dealing a death blow to the…

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Pepsi to reduce sugar in soft drinks

Pepsi has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part…

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China defends Pakistan after ‘mother-ship of terrorism’ comment

China sprang to long-time ally Pakistan’s defense on Monday after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi branded Pakistan a “mother-ship of…

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Myanmar ferry sinks, killing at least 32, with scores missing

A ferry sank in a river in northwestern Myanmar, killing at least 32 people with scores missing, a rescue official…

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