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Ukraine’s President says he backs prisoner swap with RussiaAP, UkraineUkraine’s president on Friday outlined the details of an impending prisoner swap with Russia, saying that...
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UN reaches agreement with Yemen rebels to resume food deliveries
AFP, United Nations :The World Food Program has reached an agreement in principle with Yemen’s Huthi rebels to resume food aid to areas they control,...
Somali-born lawmaker brands Trump ‘fascist’ after rally taunt
AFP, Washington :Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar branded Donald Trump a “fascist” on Thursday as the president sought to distance himself from mocking chants of “Send...
Pence announces sanctions on Iranian-linked leaders in Iraq
AP, Washington :Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the United States is imposing sanctions on the leaders of two Iranian-linked militia groups in Iraq.“Let...
Pakistan to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
AFP, New Delhi :Pakistan will grant consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav according to its laws, Pakistan foreign ministry said in a late night...
Myanmar filmmaker charged over facebook posts about military
Reuters, Yangon :A Myanmar judge on Thursday charged filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi for Facebook posts he made about the powerful military, meaning he...
Johnson suggests EU would bear some blame for no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be Britain’s next prime minister, suggested Wednesday that the EU would bear some responsibility if he took his country out...
Iran FM at UN accuses US of ‘economic terrorism’
AFP, United Nations :Iran’s foreign minister on Wednesday renewed accusations that the United States was waging “economic terrorism,” on a visit to the United Nations...
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UN nuclear watchdog chief to step down next yearAFP, ViennaThe head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog Yukiya Amano will step down in March for health...
Sea-Watch captain Rackete faces Italian prosecutor over migrant rescue
AFP, Agrigento :German captain Carola Rackete, who sparked international headlines by forcibly docking in an Italian port with rescued migrants, faces questioning by an Italian...
US against any country purchasing Russia’s S-400 defence system: Pentagon
PTI, Washington :The US is keen to make its defence partnership with India stronger, the Pentagon has said, but made it clear that it is...
Trump admin to continue deporting Venezuelans despite crisis
The Guardian :The Trump administration has said it is not yet willing to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans, meaning it will continue to deport...