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Afgan police rescue 17 civilians kidnapped by Taliban
Date: 2016-04-09 10:21:04 GMT - Afghanistan - International - SN:8 - ID:4682885
At least 17 people kidnapped by Taliban militants have been rescued by police forces in western Herat province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported on Saturday. According to the local security officials, the Taliban militants abducted the ....
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Resolution on Israeli settlement in 'very early' stage-- US
Date: 2016-04-09 09:16:01 GMT - USA - International - SN:6 - ID:4682365
A Palestinian UN draft resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities is at a "very early" stage, a US official said. "Nothing has been formally introduced or circulated at the Security Council, and nothing has been introduced by a ....
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Djibouti President Guelleh re-elected: PM
Date: 2016-04-09 09:13:45 GMT - Djibouti - International - SN:5 - ID:4682349
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh, in power since 1999, was re-elected for a fifth mandate, the prime minister announced, following an election boycotted by some opposition parties, the France 24 channel reported. "According to our ....
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Obama dines with Disney executives, Julia Roberts at glitzy fundraiser in Bel-Air
Date: 2016-04-09 06:52:59 GMT - USA - International - SN:1 - ID:4681329
US President Barack Obama dined with Hollywood A-listers and top Disney executives in Los Angeles during a quick visit for political fundraisers, the Los Angeles Times reported. He spent Thursday night in Bel-Air for a Democratic Congressional ....
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Vietnam's prime minister steps down after 10 years in office
Date: 2016-04-06 11:30:41 GMT - Vietnam - International - SN:8 - ID:4664605
Vietnam's prime minister stepped down Wednesday after 10 years in office, leaving behind a mixed legacy of promoting failed state enterprises but at the same time attracting foreign investment and daring to challenge China. In a formal vote, 430 ....
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France will reopen Tripoli embassy -- FM
Date: 2016-04-05 13:23:27 GMT - France - International - SN:9 - ID:4658613
France is working to reopen its embassy in Tripoli as a sign of support for the country's unity government, The World News Times quoted French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault as saying on Tuesday. "Tunisia has reopened its embassy... We are ....
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Helen Clark, former New Zealand PM, enters race for UN secretary general
Date: 2016-04-05 07:24:16 GMT - New Zealand - International - SN:4 - ID:4655013
Helen Clark, the former prime minister of New Zealand, has entered the race to succeed Ban Ki-moon as secretary general of the United Nations in a bid to become the first woman in the role of world’s top diplomat. Clark, who was New Zealand’s ....
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Obama voices concern about Turkey's oppressive policies
Date: 2016-04-02 08:26:09 GMT - USA - International - SN:3 - ID:4635577
US President Barack Obama slammed Turkish authorities' repressive policies against press freedom and democracy. Despite terming Turkey as a partner in fighting terrorism, Obama voiced worries about some disturbing issues in Turkey like freedom of ....
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Hollande drops bid to strip dual-citizen terrorists of citizenship
Date: 2016-03-30 11:50:55 GMT - France - International - SN:9 - ID:4618361
French President Francois Hollande backtracked on a constitutional amendment proposal that would strip dual nationals convicted of terrorism of their French citizenship, France 24 reported. The president said he would not push ahead with plans ....
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UN chief urges countries to let in more Syrian refugees
Date: 2016-03-30 09:51:37 GMT - Switzerland - International - SN:7 - ID:4617021
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged governments around the world to let in more people from Syria and "counter fear-mongering" about refugees. Ban spoke at a one-day conference in Geneva meant to further efforts to resettle Syrian refugees. ....
