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Russia to get new prime minister after government resigns
The little-known head of Russia tax service, Mikhail Mishustin, was named as the next prime minister of Russia hours after…
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Iran ready to ‘stand down’ says Trump, urges greater NATO involvement in Middle East
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (8 January) that Iran appeared ready to ‘stand down’ from further escalation with…
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Turkey and Russia called all parties in Libya to stop hostilities and declare a ceasefire at midnight on Jan. 12.
Turkey and Russia on Jan. 8 called on all parties in Libya to stop hostilities and declare a ceasefire at…
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Turkish opposition says it opposes Libya troop deployment bill
Turkish main opposition party said on Monday it opposes a bill to allow a troop deployment to Libya, arguing such a…
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Avangard the new Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound became operational Friday, Russia’s defense minister reported…
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Russia, backed by China, casts 14th UN veto on Syria
Russia, backed by China, on Friday cast its 14th UN Security Council veto since the start of the Syrian conflict…
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Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline
Libyan force fighting to capture the country’s capital from the U.N.-supported government based in Tripoli on Friday gave the militias…
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China, Russia propose lifting UN sanctions on N.Korea, US says it’s not the time
China and Russia on Monday proposed the UN Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and…
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Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in Paris : ‘It’s now or never’
There is cautious optimism that talks between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine on Monday could end the stalemate over…
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Russia downed American drone in Libya last month: US Army
In a statement released on November 22, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it had “lost” a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) over Tripoli the…
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