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Merkel defeated in populous German state

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The German chancellor, Angela Merkel has suffered a major defeat at the hands of a left wing opposition.

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Iran says Baghdad safe for upcoming nuclear meeting: official

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that Baghdad is safe for upcoming nuclear meeting of Iran and the major powers of the world.

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Syrian Troops Storm Rebellious Village; Violence Spills Into Lebanon

Syrian troops backed by tanks killed at least five civilians, torched homes and looted shops when they overran a rebellious Sunni Muslim farming village Sunday, as tensions from the 14-month-old uprising also spilled into neighboring Lebanon.

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UN mission in Afghanistan condemns assassination of peace council member

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The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today's assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member...

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