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Philippines withdraws bid for US grant, says unrelated to rights
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Philippines withdraws bid for US grant, says unrelated to rights

The Philippines said on Tuesday it has withdrawn an application for a second grant from a US aid agency after…
As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight
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As ‘net neutrality’ vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the…
China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan
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China angered as US considers navy visits to Taiwan

China accused the United States on Thursday of interfering in its internal affairs and said it had lodged a complaint…
Germany must stop relying on US for foreign policy: foreign minister
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Germany must stop relying on US for foreign policy: foreign minister

Germany should be more assertive in setting foreign policy according to its own interests rather than to those of the…
Officials: Trump may declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel
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Officials: Trump may declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel

President Donald Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, officials say, a highly charged declaration that risks inflaming tensions…
US draft UN resolution seeks extension of Syria chemical probe
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US draft UN resolution seeks extension of Syria chemical probe

The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution that would extend by two years the mandate of…
China says hopes US can ‘help, not cause problems’ in South China Sea
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China says hopes US can ‘help, not cause problems’ in South China Sea

China hopes the United States can “help and not cause problems” in the disputed South China Sea, a senior Chinese…
China says defense ties inject ‘positive energy’ into U.S. relations
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China says defense ties inject ‘positive energy’ into U.S. relations

Military relations between China and the United States are a positive force in ties, and China wants to deepen mutual…
Iraqi leader visits Iran as Tehran seeks to drive wedge with Washington
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Iraqi leader visits Iran as Tehran seeks to drive wedge with Washington

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told Iraq’s US-backed prime minister on Thursday that he should not rely on the…
Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel
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Despite apology, Indonesia asks why US blocked military chief’s travel

Indonesia on Monday said it had made “urgent” requests for an explanation why the United States barred its military chief…
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