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Will continue to deploy missile defence in Europe, says US
Objections from Russia notwithstanding, the US has said that it along with NATO would go ahead with a European missile defence programme.
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Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election
Asian-Americans have largely been ignored by U.S. politicians, but they could provide a valuable edge in the upcoming presidential election, says new polling data.
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Despite concerns, Iraq making progress on path to stability – UN envoy
Special Representative Martin Kobler. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
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Wreckage of Russian Sukhoi Superjet found; no survivors
The wreckage of a missing Russian Sukhoi Superjet that disappeared over Indonesia during a demonstration flight with 50 people on board was found Thursday on the side of a mountain volcano.
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Island dispute gets bitter between China, Philippines
In apparent punitive economic actions against the Philippines, China Thursday barred its nationals from traveling there, raised trade barriers on imported fruits as the row over a disputed fishing territories got more intense between the neighbors.
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Libya nearing key moment in its democratic transition, says UN envoy
Special Representative Ian Martin.
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At Least 55 Killed in Damascus Suicide Car Bombings
Syrian authorities say a double suicide bombing in Damascus has killed at least 55 people and wounded another 370, making it the country's deadliest attack since an opposition uprising began 14 months ago.
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Crisis-hit TEPCO gets $12.5 bn government bailout
Promising to infuse $12.5 billion capital, the Japanese government effectively took control of the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), a year after the utility's operations were hit following the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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Parents urge renewed efforts to secure release of US hostage
In a bid to refocus attention on the plight of their son Sgt Bowe Bergdhal, who was taken hostage while serving with the US army in Afghanistan nearly three years back, Bob and Jani Bergdhal have gone public with the information that the US had strived for his release through swap with Taliban prisoners.
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Israel Unity Deal Unlikely to Significantly Shift Iran Strategy
Former Israeli opposition leader Shaul Mofaz's surprise entry into Israel's ruling coalition this week appears unlikely to trigger a major shift in Israeli policy on Iran's nuclear program, analysts say.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020