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Cameron reminds China of obligations over Hong Kong

Cameron reminds China of obligations over Hong Kong

Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" about escalating protests in Hong Kong and reminded China of…
US-led strikes hit jihadists closing on key Syria border town

US-led strikes hit jihadists closing on key Syria border town

US-led strikes hit Islamic State group fighters closing on a key town on Syria's border with Turkey overnight as Ankara…
Ukraine prosecutor opens criminal case against Russian officials

Ukraine prosecutor opens criminal case against Russian officials

Ukrainian state prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against a Russian law enforcement agency, accusing it…
Afghans prepare to sign deal with US allowing troops to stay

Afghans prepare to sign deal with US allowing troops to stay

Afghanistan's new government led by President Ashraf Ghani was on Tuesday due to sign a long-delayed bilateral security agreement with…
At least 36 feared dead on Japanese volcano, search called off

At least 36 feared dead on Japanese volcano, search called off

At least 36 people are feared to have died after a Japanese volcano erupted without warning at the weekend, raining…
Obama admits US underestimated IS, as air strikes intensify

Obama admits US underestimated IS, as air strikes intensify

President Barack Obama admitted Sunday that the United States underestimated the threat posed by Islamic State fighters in Syria, as…
Obama: ‘Contradictory’ Syria policy helps Assad

Obama: ‘Contradictory’ Syria policy helps Assad

President Barack Obama on Sunday gave voice to the conundrum at the heart of his Syria policy, acknowledging that the…
Historic, anxious handover as Afghanistan swears in new leader

Historic, anxious handover as Afghanistan swears in new leader

Afghanistan inaugurated its first new president in a decade on Monday, swearing in technocrat Ashraf Ghani to head a power-sharing…
Hong Kong democracy protesters defy tear gas, baton charge in historic standoff

Hong Kong democracy protesters defy tear gas, baton charge in historic standoff

Riot police advanced on Hong Kong democracy protesters in the early hours of Monday, firing volleys of tear gas after…
Monitor: US-led raids hit grain silos in Syria, kill workers

Monitor: US-led raids hit grain silos in Syria, kill workers

US-led air strikes hit grain silos and other targets in Islamic State-controlled territory in northern and eastern Syria overnight, killing…
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