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Russia condemns deadly Kabul blast
Date: 2017-05-31 10:18:57 GMT - Russia - World - SN:22 - ID:6834959
MOSCOW, May 31 (MENA) - Russia condemns the explosion in Kabul that has reportedly killed scores and injured hundreds, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Wednesday. Zakharova noted that no Russian citizens have been injured ....
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Taliban deny responsibility for suicide bomb outside German embassy in Kabul
Date: 2017-05-31 09:27:22 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:18 - ID:6834906
KABUL, May 31 (MENA) - The Taliban has denied responsibility for a deadly suicide car bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul which has killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 350, The Independent reported Wednesday. Zabihullah Mujahdid, ....
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US Embassy in Kabul issues warning following blast
Date: 2017-05-31 09:20:11 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:17 - ID:6834851
KABUL, May 31 (MENA) - The US Embassy in Kabul issued a statement Wednesday warning its citizens of serious threats following a huge explosion that hit near the German Embassy in the morning, killing at least 64 people and injuring 300 ....
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US successfully 'intercepts and destroys' target in missile test
Date: 2017-05-31 08:35:13 GMT - USA - World - SN:13 - ID:6834818
WASHINGTON, May 31 (MENA) - The Pentagon successfully shot down an intercontinental ballistic missile using its own upgraded long-range interceptor missile on Tuesday in what was widely seen as a test of US ability to counter a North Korean missile ....
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50 killed, wounded in Kabul blast
Date: 2017-05-31 07:07:49 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:7 - ID:6834688
KABUL, May 31 (MENA) - At least 50 people were killed or wounded Wednesday when a massive suicide car bombing struck the diplomatic area of Kabul, Fox news reported quoting Afghan officials. The blast in the Wazir Akbar Khan area happened near ....
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Sarraj, French president discuss training Libyan presidential guards, securing borders
Date: 2017-05-30 20:35:41 GMT - Libya - World - SN:63 - ID:6834521
TRIPOLI, May 30 (MENA) – Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez al-Sarraj discussed over phone with French President Emmanuel Macron programs to train the Libyan presidential guards, joint coordination to build Libya’s army and police forces ....
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Severe thunderstorm kills 15, injures 200 in Moscow
Date: 2017-05-30 19:46:56 GMT - Russia - World - SN:61 - ID:6834523
MOSCOW, May 30 (MENA) - The death toll from the storm that hit Moscow and its suburbs on Monday, has grown to 15, Russian Investigative Committee Spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko told TASS on Tuesday. "As of now, the natural disaster claimed the ....
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UNHCR, IOM pledge increased support for Libya
Date: 2017-05-30 19:27:31 GMT - Switzerland - World - SN:60 - ID:6834476
GENEVA, May 30 (MENA) - The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday presented their plans for expanding operations in Libya and enhancing their support to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and ....
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Explosion heard in Afghani capital
Date: 2017-05-30 19:06:32 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:59 - ID:6834474
KABUL, May 30 (MENA) - An explosion was heard in Kabul city amid reports two suspected suicide bombers detonated their explosives before reaching their target in the vicinity of the 11th police district of the city, Khaama Press reported ....
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France's Macron meets Syrian opposition after talks with Assad ally Putin
Date: 2017-05-30 15:40:42 GMT - France - World - SN:51 - ID:6834329
PARIS, May 30 (MENA) - French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed his support for Syria's opposition on Tuesday in a meeting with its chief coordinator, a day after hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, a key backer of Syrian leader Bashar ....