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US Defense Chief Meets with Chinese President, Defense Minister

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Chinese counterpart amid rising diplomatic, military and economic tensions between the two superpowers.

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EU Summit/Migration: Parliament calls for joint solutions based on solidarity

Ahead of a crucial European Council, during which EU leaders will discuss how to best deal with the influx of migrants and asylum-seekers, MEPs underline that Europe needs an effective Common European Asylum System that respects fundamental rights,...

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More than $270M in Items Seized from Ex-Malaysian PM's Homes

Malaysian police say they have seized nearly $275 million in cash, jewelry and luxury handbags in raids on properties linked to scandal-tainted ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak.

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UN official sees ‘unprecedented opportunities’ to make progress on peace in Afghanistan

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Tadamichi Yamamoto (third from right), Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in...

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