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US pulls forces from Libya as fighting approaches capital
BENGHAZI The United States has temporarily withdrawn some of its forces from Libya due to “security…
Flood-hit Iran getting no financial aid from abroad due to US sanctions: statement
Reuters GENEVA US sanctions have prevented the Iranian Red Crescent from obtaining any foreign financial aid…
Hundreds attend funeral of Mao’s secretary-turned-critic
Beijing Hundreds of mourners paid their last respects to Mao's former secretary Li Rui on Wednesday at a funeral…
Democrats warn Trump may rush nuclear transfer to Saudis
Washington US lawmakers said they were probing whether President Donald Trump is rushing to sell sensitive nuclear…
Convoy plucks women, children from last IS holdout in Syria
Damascus A convoy of trucks evacuated dozens of people including women and children from the Islamic State group's…
We’ll target USA if Washington deploys missiles in Europe: Putin
MOSCOW Russia will respond to any US deployment of short or intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe by…
Indonesia police apologise for using snake in Papua interrogation
JAKARTA Indonesian police have apologised and pledged disciplinary action after officers draped a live snake around…
Myanmar arrests French national after reported drone flight
YANGON Myanmar police have arrested a French national in the capital, Naypyitaw, police and France’s embassy said…
Thai election panel disqualifies princess as PM candidate
BANGKOK Thailand’s election panel on Monday disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime…
South Korea signs deal to pay more for US troops after Trump demand
SEOUL Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea’s contribution toward the…