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Irish diplomat expelled from Russia over Skripal row
Date: 2018-03-31 19:31:09 GMT - Ireland - International - SN:9 - ID:7326534
An Irish diplomat is being expelled from Russia in response to the expulsion of a Russian envoy from Ireland, The Irish Times quoted the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs as saying on Friday. A spokesman for Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign ....
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Talks being arranged for N.Korea, EU officials
Date: 2018-03-31 15:14:47 GMT - Belgium - International - SN:5 - ID:7326135
Diplomats from North Korea and the European Union are arranging talks between EU officials and a senior North Korean Foreign Ministry official. EU diplomatic sources said that the arrangements are being made for Kim Son Gyong, Director General of ....
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Expulsion of 12 Russian envoys from UN mission conflicts int’l agreements - Moscow
Date: 2018-03-31 15:14:39 GMT - Russia - International - SN:4 - ID:7326129
The US decision to expel 12 Russian diplomats from the UN mission in New York over the Skripal case contradicts international norms and is viewed by Moscow as an unfriendly move, Russian permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva Gennady ....
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London regrets Moscow's decision over expelling UK diplomats
Date: 2018-03-30 18:46:25 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:22 - ID:7325078
Russia's decision to cut the number of British envoys in the country was regrettable, but it was expected, the spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office said on Friday. The Daily Mail quoted the spokeswoman as saying: "It's regrettable but in ....
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AU mission commends atmosphere of presidential elections
Date: 2018-03-30 17:08:50 GMT - Egypt - International - SN:20 - ID:7324999
The African Union (AU) mission, tasked with monitoring the presidential elections, praised the atmosphere of presidential polls, which were held on March 26, 27 and 28. In a press conference on Friday, Abdallah Diop, the head of the 40-strong ....
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Dutch ambassador confirms expulsion of two diplomats from Russia
Date: 2018-03-30 14:09:48 GMT - Russia - International - SN:11 - ID:7324731
Dutch ambassador in Moscow Renee Jones-Bos said after a visit to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday she had been told two diplomats were expelled from Russia in retaliation for steps taken by The Hague, TASS reported on Friday. "I’ve just ....
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UK given one month to cut diplomatic mission in Russia
Date: 2018-03-30 13:05:50 GMT - Russia - International - SN:10 - ID:7324597
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the UK has been given one month to cut its diplomatic mission in the country to the same number of Russian diplomatic staff in Britain, Russia Today TV channel reported. The ministry also handed a note of protest ....
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Moscow summons foreign ambassadors over diplomatic crisis
Date: 2018-03-30 12:55:13 GMT - Russia - International - SN:9 - ID:7324573
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it will lodge notes of protest with the ambassadors of countries that earlier expelled Russian diplomats. "On March 30, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the heads of a number of diplomatic ....
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Japanese PM, Indian FM discuss bilateral relations
Date: 2018-03-30 12:47:37 GMT - Japan - International - SN:8 - ID:7324557
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday ways to strengthen bilateral ties. Swaraj, who is in Tokyo on a three-day visit, conveyed the greetings of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ....
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Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president
Date: 2018-03-30 11:21:12 GMT - Myanmar (Burma) - International - SN:4 - ID:7324390
A longtime Aung San Suu Kyi loyalist Win Myint, was sworn in as the country's new president and de facto national leader. Win Myint vowed to prioritize the rule of law, peace and reconciliation, ABC News reported. Win Myint, 66 and the former ....
