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Interpol elects South Korean as chief, dismissing controversial Russian contender
Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, has elected South Korean Kim Jong-yang as its president,…
Trump stands by Saudi prince despite journalist Khashoggi’s murder
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to remain a “steadfast partner” of Saudi Arabia despite saying that Saudi…
Japan foreign ministry urged to implement sales tax hike, prevent downturn
A panel advising Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso urged the government on Tuesday to go ahead with a planned…
Europe struggling to set up trading vehicle for Iran: Zarif
European countries are finding it difficult to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to allow non-dollar trade…
Trump likely to give U.S. troops authority to protect immigration agents
President Donald Trump is likely to give U.S. troops authority to protect immigration agents stationed along the…
Putin says Russia will retaliate if U.S. quits nuclear missile treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the Kremlin would retaliate if the United States withdrew from the…
Syrian army advances against Islamic State in southeastern desert
Hundreds of Islamic State militants withdrew from the heart of a rugged area in southeastern Syria after holding up…
Jordan’s parliament passes IMF-backed tax law to reduce public debt
Jordan’s parliament approved a new IMF-backed tax law on Sunday after introducing some changes in a move to push…
UK’s May seeks business support for EU deal as she faces day of reckoning
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek to win support from business leaders for her contentious draft…
Merkel apprentice eyes female quota for lawmakers, takes aim at dual citizenship
The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU), said she may…