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Japan-EU Trade Deal ‘almost There’

The European Union's top trade official said Saturday that a Japan-EU free trade deal was "almost there", as the two...

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New WHO Director From Ethiopia Begins Work

The new director general of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom, took over managing the UN health agency on...

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China Says Hong Kong Handover Agreement ‘no Longer Relevant’

In the midst of celebrations marking 20 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China, Beijing declared that the...

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France’s Macron Due In Mali To Back Sahel Anti-Jihad Force

President Emmanuel Macron is due in Mali on Sunday to consolidate Western backing for a regional anti-jihadist force,...

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Washington’s Anti-IS Envoy In Ankara After Syria Visit

The White House envoy coordinating the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group was holding talks in Ankara on...

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US Travel Ban ‘truly Shameful’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that the new US ban on travellers from six mainly Muslim...

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Japan, EU To Hold Crunch Trade Deal Talks

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker dispatched the EU's top trade officials to Tokyo Thursday for crucial...

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UK Foreign Minister Johnson Urges Democratic Progress In Hong Kong

UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday urged democratic progress in Hong Kong, 20 years after Britain returned...

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China Offers Philippines More Aid Against Drugs, Terrorism

China vowed Thursday to continue providing the Philippines with "necessary assistance", a day after Beijing donated...

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Japan-EU Trade Negotiations At Crucial Moment

Japan and the European Union are at a crucial moment in their attempt to sign a free trade deal, Japan's foreign...

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Qatar Slams Saudi Refusal To Negotiate

Qatar on Wednesday condemned Saudi Arabia's refusal to negotiate the demands of the kingdom and its allies for ending a...

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Saudis Stand Tough As Top Gulf Diplomats In Washington For Qatar Talks

Three top Gulf diplomats were in Washington Tuesday as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sought to help resolve the...

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“Zambia Will Work Closely With You” – President Lungu To President Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of...

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Saudis Say Demands ‘non-Negotiable’ As Qatar, US Officials Meet

Saudi Arabia reiterated Tuesday that its demands on Qatar were not negotiable, as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson...

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“Zambia Will Work Closely With You” – Prez Lungu To Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has reiterated his and the commitment of the Zambian...

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Al-Qaeda: Kidnapped Swede Johan Gustafsson Freed After Six Years

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says. Mr...

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Tillerson To Meet Qatari Counterpart In Washington

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with his Qatari counterpart Tuesday in Washington, after the US...

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Russia FM Lavrov Urges US To Prevent ‘provocations’ In Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday urged US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to prevent "provocations"...

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Al-Qaeda Hostage Released After Six Years

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says. Mr...