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Trump downplays North Korea missile test
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe played a round of golf with US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about recent North Korean missile tests, appearing to contradict his own national security…
Iranian threats put on hold, says US
Acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said the US had been "very prudent" Potential attacks by Iran have been "put on hold" by US counter-measures, acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday. The…
Argentina ex-presidents corruption trial begins
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Austrian government in turmoil over video scandal
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Journalists suspended for Holocaust video
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Iran dismisses Trumps genocidal taunts
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Bangladesh bans fishing to save fish
Thousands of fishermen say they will lost their livelihood Bangladesh has banned fishing off its coast for 65 days to try and boost depleted fish stocks. The government told the BBC that all types of…
India opposition rejects BJP exit poll lead
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