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Palestinian Negotiator Criticises US Silence On Settlements

A senior Palestinian official on Tuesday said silence in US President Donald Trump's administration over settlement...

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China, Russia Responsible For N.Korea Threat

China and Russia bear "unique and special reponsibility" for the growing threat posed by North Korea, the US Secretary...

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West Hardens Tone On Iran

The United States and European allies sharpened their tone Friday on Iran, demanding Tehran immediately cease its...

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Fire, Smoke and Metal At North Korea Steel Plant

A crane moves a giant bucket brimming with 40 tonnes of molten steel towards a gangway in North Korea's Chollima Steel...

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The Iran Nuclear Deal

The landmark nuclear deal signed two years ago on July 14, 2015 by Iran and major world powers led to a partial lifting...

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Mattis Slams N.Korea ‘provocation’ But Says Focus On Diplomacy

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Thursday slammed North Korea's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile as a...

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US Envoy Haley Leading Anti-Palestinian ‘crusade’

A senior Palestinian official on Wednesday blasted US President Donald Trump's United Nations envoy, accusing her of...

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Russia and China Urge North Korea To Freeze Missile Tests

Russia and China have urged North Korea to “freeze” its missile and nuclear programmes after it claimed to have...

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UN Agrees To Draw Down Darfur Peacekeeping Force

The UN Security Council on Thursday agreed to a major drawdown of peacekeepers in Sudan's troubled region of Darfur...

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North Korea Takes Aim At US Offer of Talks In Rare UN Statement

North Korea's deputy ambassador to the UN Kim in Ryong described the US' sanctions against North Korea as a "mean and...

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Modi Jets Into Netherlands, ‘India’s Gateway To Europe’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jetted into The Netherlands for a one-day working visit Tuesday to boost ties...

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US Says Assad May Be Preparing Chemical Attack, Warns ‘heavy Price’

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be preparing a chemical weapons attack that would result in the "mass murder" of...

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France, US Agree UN Draft On Anti-Jihadist Sahel Force

France and the United States have reached agreement on a draft UN resolution that would pave the way for the deployment...

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UN Security Council Reiterate Commitment To Fighting Terrorism

The members of the United Nations Security Council say they condemn “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack...

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Israel, New Zealand Restore Ties After Settlements Row

Israel and New Zealand will restore ties after a row over Wellington's backing of a UN resolution in December...

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France Faces US Reservations Over UN Backing For Sahel Force

France on Friday sought to address US reservations over its request that the United Nations offer political and...

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N. Korea Coal Export Sinks To Zero After China Import Ban

North Korea's global coal exports sunk to zero in April, UN data showed, as China choked off imports from Pyongyang to...

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Lessons In Loyalty As N.Korea Celebrates Children’s Day

These pictures from North Korea show school children playing with imitation AK47s and throwing mock grenades as they...

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Lessons In Loyalty As N.Korea Celebrates Children’s Day

To celebrate Korean Children's Union Day on Tuesday, the pupils of Pyongyang Number Four Primary School threw mock...