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Trump, Clinton move to show medical fitness for White House
U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump moved Wednesday to show their medical fitness for the…
U.S. pledges to remove sanctions on Myanmar despite military, human rights concerns
The U.S. has declared Wednesday its commitment to removing all sanctions on Myanmar, marking yet another milestone…
UK government approves $23 bln nuclear power station joint project
The U.K. government has given the green light to a £18 billion ($23 billion) Hinkley Point nuclear power plant…
Israeli statesman Peres, 93, ‘critical but stable’ after stroke
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital following a massive…
Brexit not the end of European Union, Juncker says
The president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, sought on Wednesday to rally support for the…
US, Israel sign record military aid deal
The United States and Israel have reached final agreement on a record new package of at least $38 billion in U.S.…
Japan Q2 GDP growth revised up slightly
Japan's economy grew faster over April-June than initially estimated, the Cabinet Office said on Thursday, with…
AirAsia appoints Stephane Daillencourt as CEO of leasing unit
AirAsia Berhad (AIRA.KL), Asia's biggest budget airline, on Thursday appointed Stephane Daillencourt as the chief…
Germany’s Merkel hopes to make clear ceasefire deal for Syria
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the situation in the civil war in Syria was atrocious and urged…
Turkey ready to join U.S. in capturing Syrian city from Islamic State: Erdogan
U.S. President Barack Obama floated the idea of joint action with Turkey to capture the Syrian city of Raqqa from…