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Malaysia condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
Date: 2016-06-09 09:52:06 GMT - Malaysia - World - SN:36 - ID:5068349
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (MENA) - The Malaysian government strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Istanbul on June 7, Bernama news agency reported. "We express sympathy and condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Turkey and the ....
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Russian fighter jet crashes outside Moscow, killing pilot
Date: 2016-06-09 09:27:03 GMT - Russia - World - SN:33 - ID:5068117
MOSCOW, June 9 (MENA) - A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet crashed outside Moscow on Thursday killing its pilot, the RIA news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying. The plane was returning to its base at the time and was not carrying ....
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France deploys special forces on ground in northern Syria
Date: 2016-06-09 09:19:13 GMT - France - World - SN:29 - ID:5067917
PARIS, June 9 (MENA) - A source at the French Defense Ministry said Thursday that France deployed its special forces on the ground in northern Syria to advise rebels and help them fight Daesh organization. "The offensive at Manbij is clearly ....
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Honda recalls 784,000 vehicles in Japan over Takata air bags
Date: 2016-06-09 07:26:22 GMT - Japan - World - SN:19 - ID:5067493
TOKYO, June 9 (MENA) - Japanese automaker Honda is recalling 784,000 vehicles in Japan for faulty Takata Corp. air bag inflators for front passenger seats, ABC news reported. The recall, announced by Honda Motor Co. Thursday, is the latest of ....
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France gets ready for Euro 2016 championship with unprecedented security measures
Date: 2016-06-09 07:20:15 GMT - France - World - SN:17 - ID:5067273
PARIS, June 9 (MENA) - Amid unprecedented security measures, wide protests over the controversial labor law and the declaration of a state of natural disasters in about 800 French towns, the Euro 2016 football championship is to kick off on Friday, ....
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6.2 quake strikes Indonesia off Lombok coast
Date: 2016-06-09 07:03:07 GMT - USA - World - SN:16 - ID:5067321
WASHINGTON, June 9 (MENA) - A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck some 190 miles south of the Indonesian island of Lombok, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake happened at a depth of 29 km some 300 kilometers south of Praya, ....
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Conflict, terrorism cost the world trillions, says peace index
Date: 2016-06-09 06:52:23 GMT - USA - World - SN:12 - ID:5067225
WASHINGTON, June 9 (MENA) – The world’s expensive slide into violence and unrest continued last year, with conflict, terrorism and political instability costing the global economy $13.6tn, the Guardian quoted an annual report of the global peace ....
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Thailand's King Bhumibol marks 70 years on the throne
Date: 2016-06-09 06:36:25 GMT - Thailand - World - SN:10 - ID:5067241
BANGKOK, June 9 (MENA) - Thailand is marking 70 years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, ascended to the throne, the BBC reported on Thursday. The celebrations began with a religious ceremony in Bangkok, ....
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Clinton begins Vice Presidential search
Date: 2016-06-09 06:33:15 GMT - USA - World - SN:8 - ID:5067173
WASHINGTON, June 9 (MENA) - US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Wednesday she'll consider "the most qualified people" for the Democratic vice presidential nomination -- which would include women. Now that she's clinched the party's ....
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Aide: Obama won't endorse Clinton formally before Sanders meeting on Thursday
Date: 2016-06-09 06:31:33 GMT - USA - World - SN:7 - ID:5067177
WASHINGTON, June 9 (MENA) - President Obama, who has held off on a formal endorsement of Hillary Clinton, won't be making any announcements before meeting Thursday with Clinton rival Bernie Sanders, officials said. The president "deeply respects ....