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High-level meeting between Seoul, Pyongyang could serve as foundation for settling Korea issue, says Russian lawmaker
Date: 2018-01-02 19:41:50 GMT - Russia - World - SN:92 - ID:7171477
MOSCOW, Jan 2 (MENA) - While it is hard to forecast the likelihood of a high-level meeting between Seoul and Pyongyang, if such a meeting does take place, it would significantly promote a diplomatic settlement of the situation on the Korean ....
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6 Pakistani border guards injured in checkpoint blast
Date: 2018-01-02 18:57:48 GMT - Pakistan - World - SN:90 - ID:7171396
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (MENA) - At least six Pakistani Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured after a blast occurred near an FC checkpoint located in the Baleli suburbs of Quetta on Tuesday, Dawn News reported. There were reports of intense gunfire ....
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Jordan slams Israeli Knesset's vote over Jerusalem
Date: 2018-01-02 18:38:24 GMT - Jordan - World - SN:89 - ID:7171242
AMMAN, Jan 2 (MENA) - Jordan condemned the passage in the Israeli Knesset of a bill that requires a two-thirds majority in the legislature for relinquishing any part of Jerusalem under any future peace accord, Petra news agency reported. In a ....
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Earthquake hits Macedonia with magnitude of 4.8
Date: 2018-01-02 18:19:02 GMT - Macedonia - World - SN:88 - ID:7171437
SKOPJE, Jan 2 (MENA) - A series of mild to moderate earthquakes rattled Macedonia early Tuesday, causing panic and minor damage to houses near the epicenter. No injuries were reported. Macedonia's National Seismological Observatory said the ....
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Trump says sanctions having 'big impact' on North Korea
Date: 2018-01-02 17:40:12 GMT - USA - World - SN:86 - ID:7171395
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (MENA) – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US sanctions on North Korea are having a “big impact” on the rogue regime, while reprising his “rocket man” label for Kim Jong Un, according to Fox News. “Sanctions and ....
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France concerned over developments in Iran
Date: 2018-01-02 17:25:54 GMT - France - World - SN:85 - ID:7171312
PARIS, Jan 2 (MENA) - France is concerned over the number of victims and arrests during the massive protests in Iran, according to a statement by the French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. "The French authorities are closely monitoring the ....
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Conway says White House to meet with Capitol Hill leaders this week
Date: 2018-01-02 16:00:47 GMT - USA - World - SN:79 - ID:7171187
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (MENA) - Counselor to the US President Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday the White House is working with leaders on Capitol Hill to layout the legislative agenda for the year, The Washington Times reported. “I know the big four ....
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Son of Shah of Iran encourages protests against ruling regime
Date: 2018-01-02 15:47:20 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:76 - ID:7171124
CAIRO, Jan 2 (MENA) - Reza Pahlavi, former Iranian Prince and son of Shah (King) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - deposed in the 1979 Islamic Revolution encouraged the ongoing anti-government protests on Tuesday. Pahlavi wrote on his official twitter ....
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US drones target Taliban insurgents in Nangarhar province
Date: 2018-01-02 15:08:15 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:68 - ID:7171086
KABUL, Jan 2 (MENA) - US forces based in Afghanistan have carried new airstrikes on Taliban targets in eastern Nangarhar province with local officials saying at least seven militants including two Daesh insurgents were killed during the raids, ....
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Iranian people finally oppose their regime's corruption, brutualty
Date: 2018-01-02 13:07:09 GMT - USA - World - SN:50 - ID:7170830
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump denounced the Iranian regime, saying it is brutal and corrupt regime, Sky News channel reported. Trump tweeted Tuesday "The people of Iran are finally acting against the brutal and corrupt ....
