Britain says Iran tried to ‘impede’ UK tanker in Gulf
AFP, London : London said Thursday that Iranian military vessels tried to “impede the passage” of a UK oil tanker but were warned off by a...
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As standoff deepens, US tries coalition-building on Iran
AFP, Washington : In seeking a coalition at sea to monitor Iran, the United States is hoping to present a united front at a time when...
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China blasts 22-nation letter criticising Xinjiang policiesAP, Beijing China has attacked a statement by 22 Western countries at the United Nations urging it to cease...
Merkel sits through anthems after shaking spells
AFP, Berlin :Angela Merkel sat through national anthems on Thursday during an official ceremony, as the German chancellor sought to prevent a repeat of uncontrollable...
New EU chief nominee says Brexit could be delayed – again
AFP, Brussels : Ursula von der Leyen, the nominee to be the next EU Commission president, said Wednesday that Brexit could be delayed for a third...
North Korea vows to respond to South’s deployment of F-35 jets
AFP, Seoul :North Korea on Thursday said South Korea’s planned deployment of new US stealth fighter jets was an “extremely dangerous action” that would compel...
UK leadership hopefuls clash over Brexit promises
Boris Johnson stood accused Tuesday of having nothing to offer Britain but “blind optimism” as he and his rival for the premiership clashed over Brexit...
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24 killed in Papua New Guinea tribal massacresAFP, Port MoresbyTwenty-four people have died -including two pregnant women with their unborn children – in tribal fighting...
Trump gives warm welcome to Qatar amid Persian Gulf disputes
AP, Washington :President Donald Trump gave a warm White House welcome Tuesday to the leader of Qatar amid a bitter rift between the tiny, energy-rich...
French envoy holds talks in Tehran in bid to salvage nuclear deal
AFP, Tehran :A diplomatic adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron held talks in Tehran Wednesday aimed at saving the 2015 nuclear deal and easing tensions...
UN rights expert urges US action over Khashoggi killing
The United Nations human rights expert who conducted an independent probe into the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday urged the US...