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China Calls Japan, US Comments on Disputed Areas 'Provocative'

A senior Chinese general has lashed out at the U.S. and Japan for criticizing Beijing's activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea, calling the comments "provocative."

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An in-depth discussion of the results of the European elections at the Informal EU General Affairs Council

Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas chaired the Informal EU General Affairs Council, which was hosted by the Greek Presidency in the wake of the European elections.

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Thai Security Forces Tighten Control of Bangkok

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An armored vehicle rolls...

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Egypt's Sissi Crushes at Polls, Turnout Questioned

Egyptian officials say preliminary results give former Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sissi a sweeping victory in his presidential bid against Hamdeen Sabahi. But, the vote has raised many questions about a Sissi presidency.

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