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Lavrov tells Kerry conflict sides in Ukraine must observe Minsk agreements
Date: 2014-10-03 19:58:33 GMT - Russia - World - SN:91 - ID:1063981
MOSCOW, Oct 3 (MENA) - Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov told US Secretary of State John Kerry in a phone conversation Friday that the Kiev government and east Ukraine independence supporters must strictly observe agreements reached last month ....
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UNICEF welcomes release of 70 Kurdish children
Date: 2014-10-03 19:20:20 GMT - United Nations - World - SN:89 - ID:1063973
NEW YORK, Oct 3 (MENA) - UNICEF welcomed on Thursday the release of 70 Kurdish children after 120 days of captivity. The children were kidnapped on May 29 while traveling from their home-town of Ai’n Al Arab in the northern Syrian governorate of ....
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British PM greets Muslims on Eidul Adha
Date: 2014-10-03 18:14:58 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:85 - ID:1063781
LONDON, Oct 3 (MENA) - British Prime Minister David Cameron has greeted all Muslims in Britain and all over the world on the occasion of Eidul Adha. Posting a message on his Facebook, Cameron said "I want to send my best wishes to Muslims in ....
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Regional efforts key to anti-Daesh campaign: Iran diplomat
Date: 2014-10-03 17:17:15 GMT - Turkey - World - SN:80 - ID:1063601
ANKARA, Oct 3 (MENA) - Iran’s ambassador to Turkey has emphasized the importance of cooperation among Middle Eastern countries to counter the threats posed by Takfiri Daesh terrorists operating in the strategic region, according to Press TV. "The ....
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Sweden to recognise state of Palestine
Date: 2014-10-03 15:20:48 GMT - Sweden - World - SN:76 - ID:1063221
STOCKHOLM, Oct 3 (MENA) - Sweden is to recognize the state of Palestine, the BBC reported, citing Prime Minister Stefan Lofven as saying. Sweden is the first long-term EU member country to do so. "The conflict between Israel and Palestine can ....
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Canada to launch airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq
Date: 2014-10-03 15:09:58 GMT - Canada - World - SN:69 - ID:1063269
OTTAWA, Oct 3 - Canada plans to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State militant group in Iraq following a US request, Fox News reported Friday. A senior government official said Prime Minister Stephen Harper will announce details later ....
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UK deputy PM greets Muslims on Eidul-Adha
Date: 2014-10-03 13:28:13 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:56 - ID:1062237
LONDON, Oct 3 (MENA) – British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg greeted Friday Muslims of UK and all over the world on the advent of Eidul-Adha. The leader of the Liberal Democrats Clegg also wished safety for all pilgrims during Hajj. ....
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Hong Kong protesters threaten talks boycott
Date: 2014-10-03 13:00:04 GMT - Hong Kong - World - SN:53 - ID:1062353
HONG KONG, Oct 3 (MENA) - Leaders of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have threatened to call off talks with the government after demonstrators were involved in scuffles with pro-Beijing supporters, the BBC reported. The government must prevent ....
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Russia achieves nuclear parity with US - paper
Date: 2014-10-03 12:27:36 GMT - Russia - World - SN:49 - ID:1062153
MOSCOW, Oct 3 (MENA) - For the first time since the beginning of the century, Russia caught up with the United States on the number of all carriers of nuclear weapons, Pravda Newspaper reported on Friday. Moscow provided the information on the ....
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S. Korea asks nationals in Turkey near Syrian border to evacuate
Date: 2014-10-03 12:00:39 GMT - south korea - World - SN:47 - ID:1061889
SEOUL, Oct 3 (MENA) -- South Korea asked its people staying in southern Turkey near the border with Syria to leave the area, Yonhap quoted an official as saying Friday. The foreign ministry recommended South Koreans who are staying within 10 ....
