Russia warns of 'new wave' of Mideast tensions after US Golan move
The comments come after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in recognition of Israeli claims over the Golan Heights, a border area seized from Syria in 1967.
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Apple includes 300 magazines in subscription news service
The Apple News+ service at a cost of $9.99 per month will include the Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal, digital news sites and magazine titles including Rolling Stone, Time, Wired and The…
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At least 19 dead, 70 injured as Iran faces unprecedented floods
Such a widespread flood threat is unprecedented in arid Iran, which until 2018 was dealing with decades of drought.
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Trump says Russia probe head Robert Mueller acted honourably, but warns of retaliation
'Yes he did,' Trump said after Mueller -- whom he often bitterly criticised during the investigation -- declared there was no evidence of collusion by Trump or his campaign.
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Trump signs proclamation recognising Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
Syria, Turkey and other Arab nations had condemned Trump's move.
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Israel launches strikes on Hamas in Gaza after rocket
Witnesses and a security source in Gaza told AFP there had been at least two strikes on a site belonging to Hamas's military wing in the west of the Gaza Strip.
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Pakistan, IMF to reach agreement soon on bailout package: Finance Minister
Cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking $8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy…
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Macron under fire for lecturing elderly woman hurt at protest
Macron has repeatedly been accused of lacking empathy and harbouring an arrogant, dismissive attitude towards ordinary people who complain about having difficulties making ends meet.
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Saudi sisters free after six months stranded in Hong Kong
The siblings said they were 'thrilled' their story had a 'happy ending' after making a public appeal for their safety.
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Parliament support 'not sufficient' for third Brexit vote: Theresa May
'I continue to have discussions with colleagues from across the House to build support so we can bring the vote forward this week,' Theresa May said.
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Pompeo urges Moscow in phone call to cease 'unconstructive behaviour' in Venezuela
Spokesman Robert Palladino said Pompeo had spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Venezuela on Monday.
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Xi, Macron hold talks as France seeks European Union unity on China
Xi's visit marks 55 years since French leader Charles de Gaulle established diplomatic relations with Beijing.
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British Airways flight ends up in wrong city
Passengers only found out about the mishap when the pilot said the plane was coming in to land in Edinburgh, which is around 500 miles (800 kilometres) from Dusseldorf.
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President Trump will formally recognise Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights: Pence
Israel had seized Golan Heights from Syria during the six-day conflict in June, 1967 when it defeated the Arab coalition consisting of Egypt, Syria and Jordan.
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Watch: Desert truffles are Libya's 'manna from heaven'
The fungus is known locally as 'Terfas' is the only thing, besides some wild grass, that grows under the desert sands nurtured by the combined effect of rain and cold temperatures at night.
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