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European Nations Seek Exemption from US Sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have officially requested that European companies conducting business with Iran be exempt from U.S. sanctions that will be imposed on Iran following U.S. withdrawal from a global nuclear agreement.

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China Blasts US for Flying B-52 Bombers Near Disputed Islands

China blasted the United States Tuesday for flying a pair of B-52 bombers near disputed islands in the South China Sea, further fueling tensions between the two countries.

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Iraqi Legislature Orders Recount Amid Charges of Electoral Fraud

The Iraqi legislature voted Wednesday to have a recount of votes in the country's May 12 parliamentary election and to suspend the panel charged with overseeing the election amid charges of electoral fraud.

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‘Spotlight Initiative’ can make violence against women a thing of the past, says UN deputy chief

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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed adds her views to the Human Rights Graffiti Wall...

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