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India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel
Date: 2018-01-03 07:54:11 GMT - Israel - International - SN:1 - ID:7171765
Two weeks before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India, New Delhi has officially cancelled a $500-million defense deal with defense giant Rafael to purchase Spike anti-tank guided missiles, The JPost reported Tuesday. “Rafael ....
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Earthquake hits Macedonia with magnitude of 4.8
Date: 2018-01-02 19:01:26 GMT - Macedonia - International - SN:44 - ID:7171519
A series of mild to moderate earthquakes rattled Macedonia early Tuesday, causing panic and minor damage to houses near the epicenter, while no injuries were reported. Macedonia's National Seismological Observatory said that, the strongest ....
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Trump says sanctions are having a 'big impact' on North Korea
Date: 2018-01-02 18:34:03 GMT - USA - International - SN:43 - ID:7171487
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that, U.S sanctions on North Korea are having a “big impact” on the rogue regime, while reprising his “rocket man” label for Kim Jong-un, according to Fox News. “Sanctions and 'other' pressures are ....
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France concerned over developments in Iran
Date: 2018-01-02 18:16:22 GMT - France - International - SN:42 - ID:7171475
France is concerned over the number of victims and arrests during the massive protests in Iran, according to a statement by the French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. "The French authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, ....
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Conway says White House to meet with Capitol Hill leaders this week
Date: 2018-01-02 16:59:08 GMT - USA - International - SN:38 - ID:7171297
Counselor to the US President Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday the White House is working with leaders on Capitol Hill to layout the legislative agenda for the year, The Washington Times reported. “I know the big four are set to meet this week ....
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Son of Shah of Iran encourages protests against ruling regime
Date: 2018-01-02 16:38:08 GMT - Egypt - International - SN:36 - ID:7171269
Reza Pahlavi, former Iranian Prince and son of Shah (King) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - deposed in the 1979 Islamic Revolution encouraged the ongoing anti-government protests on Tuesday. Pahlavi wrote on his official twitter account, "We will remember ....
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US drones target Taliban insurgents in Nangarhar province
Date: 2018-01-02 16:32:40 GMT - Afghanistan - International - SN:34 - ID:7171230
US forces based in Afghanistan have carried new airstrikes on Taliban targets in eastern Nangarhar province with local officials saying at least seven militants including two Daesh insurgents were killed during the raids, Khaama Press ....
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Iran's president downplays anti-government protests
Date: 2018-01-02 07:22:11 GMT - Iran - International - SN:4 - ID:7170144
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tried to downplay the significance of sometimes violent protests across his country. "Our great nation has witnessed a number of similar incidents in the past and has comfortably dealt with them. This is nothing," ....
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US won't repeat Obama mistake on Iran protests - VP
Date: 2018-01-02 06:58:26 GMT - USA - International - SN:1 - ID:7170102
US Vice President Mike Pence vowed in a tweet Monday that the United States would not repeat the mistake of the previous administration when Iranian protesters resisted the regime in Tehran. "As long as Donald Trump is the president and I am vice ....
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700 Boko Haram captives have escaped - Nigerian army
Date: 2018-01-01 18:28:03 GMT - Nigeria - International - SN:27 - ID:7169867
More than 700 people held by Boko Haram militants in the north-east of the country have escaped captivity, the BBC News quoted the Nigerian army as saying, on Monday. An army spokesperson said, they had fled several islands in Lake Chad, and ....
