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To defeat terror, we need world’s help - Kerry
Date: 2014-08-30 08:29:19 GMT - USA - International - SN:27 - ID:897740
In a polarized region and a complicated world, the "Islamic State in Iraq and Syria" (Daesh) presents a unifying threat to a broad array of countries, including the United States, US State Secretary John Kerry wrote in an opinion piece for The New ....
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Nigeria monitors 160 for Ebola
Date: 2014-08-30 07:43:48 GMT - Nigeria - International - SN:21 - ID:897653
Some 160 people are being medically monitored in Nigeria's oil-producing hub Port Harcourt after a doctor died from the virus, local media quoted the government as saying on Friday. "As of today, none of them has shown symptoms of any kind. We ....
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Ukrainian troops responsible for civilian casualties in eastern regions – UN report
Date: 2014-08-30 07:42:30 GMT - Russia - International - SN:6 - ID:897529
The Ukrainian armed forces are partially responsible for the civilian casualties caused by the ongoing military operation in the east of the country, RIA Novosti quoted a United Nations (UN) report on human rights in Ukraine published ....
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Czech PM says developments in Ukraine cause for deep concern
Date: 2014-08-30 07:41:36 GMT - Czech - International - SN:12 - ID:897558
Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka has expressed serious concern with regard to the deepening crisis in Ukraine, Radio Prague reported. In a written statement published by the Office of the Government, Sobotka said if Kiev’s claim of a Russian ....
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Putin, Hollande discuss ways to assist political settlement in Ukraine
Date: 2014-08-30 07:32:43 GMT - Russia - International - SN:18 - ID:897629
Russia's and France's presidents Vladimir Putin and Francois Hollande discussed Friday ways to assist peaceful settlement in Ukraine in a phone conversation in the run-up to the European Council meeting due Saturday, RIA Novosti quoted a Kremlin ....
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Russia concerned about US decision to make reconnaissance flights over Syria — FM
Date: 2014-08-30 06:52:23 GMT - Russia - International - SN:9 - ID:897543
Russia is concerned about the US decision to authorize reconnaissance flights over Syria, ITAR-TASS quoted the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying on Friday. The ministry urged Washington to act in accordance with international law. It “clearly ....
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Putin raises spectre of nuclear war with West -- Commentary
Date: 2014-08-30 06:48:11 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:7 - ID:897536
Vladimir Putin raised the spectre of nuclear war with the West on Friday as he defied international condemnation over his decision to send thousands of Russian troops and heavy armour into Ukraine, Colin Freeman said in a commentary on ....
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UK PM: Daesh poses greater threat to Britain than we have known before
Date: 2014-08-30 06:36:01 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:5 - ID:897525
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday that Daesh poses a greater threat to Britain. The Prime Minister's remarks came after the official threat level was raised from substantial to severe - the second highest - amid growing fears ....
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Jihadists face losing Dutch nationality
Date: 2014-08-30 06:32:27 GMT - Netherlands - International - SN:4 - ID:897522
The Netherlands government plans to introduce a tough new law under which dual-nationals who recruit, train or travel to fight there can be stripped of their Dutch citizenship, Sky News reported on Friday. Dutch Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten ....
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Iraq operations cost $7.5 million daily - Pentagon
Date: 2014-08-29 18:41:38 GMT - USA - International - SN:23 - ID:897309
US military operations in Iraq, including airstrikes and surveillance flights, have cost about $560 million since mid-June, ABC News quoted the Pentagon as saying on Friday. Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said the average daily ....
