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Iraqi Kurdish leader says ‘yes’ vote won independence referendum

Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani said on Tuesday that Kurds had voted “yes” to independence in a referendum held in…

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China’s Vice Premier lauds Pakistani media role for promotion of CPEC, BRI

Highlighting the importance of media, China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli has lauded the support and active role of Pakistani media…

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No Indian boots on the ground in Afghanistan: defence minister

India will not deploy troops in Afghanistan, its defence minister said Tuesday, but promised to boost support for a new…

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US labels N Korea ‘war’ claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences

The United States dismissed as "absurd" North Korea's accusation that President Donald Trump has declared war against the regime, after…

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North Korea says Trump has declared war on his country

North Korea’s foreign minister accused US President Donald Trump on Monday of declaring war on his country and warned that…

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Uber boss says sorry over ‘mistakes’

The chief executive of Uber apologised Monday for “mistakes” made by the US ride-sharing app after London authorities refused to…

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Merkel heads for 4th term, hard-right eyes first seats in Germany

Germans voted Sunday in a general election expected to hand Chancellor Angela Merkel a fourth term while the hard-right nationalist…

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Trump cranks up North Korea threats as Pyongyang holds anti-US rally

US President Donald Trump dialled up the rhetoric against North Korea again at the weekend, warning the country’s foreign minister…

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Germany votes as history beckons for Merkel, and far-right

Germans vote in a national election today that is likely to see Chancellor Angela Merkel win a historic fourth term…

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