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German minister refers to ‘nepotism’ regarding Ivanka Trump’s role

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German minister refers to ‘nepotism’ regarding Ivanka Trump’s role

 German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Saturday criticised Ivanka Trump’s role as an adviser to her father in the White House, describing it as a form of “nepotism.” “For me there are things that remain strange, like for example the visit of his daughter to Germany which was treated almost like a world event, while […]

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Russia reacts to possible nuclear strike from USA

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Russia reacts to possible nuclear strike from USA

 Russia will be able to give a tough answer to a nuclear strike that the United States may inflict on Russia, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, Franz Klintsevich said, RIA Novosti reports. The senator has thus commented on the statement from first deputy head of the Main Operations […]

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Govt could block Turks from voting in Germany on death penalty

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Govt could block Turks from voting in Germany on death penalty

If Turkey decides to hold a referendum on reinstating the death penalty, Germany could legally block Turks within its borders from voting, according to an official government assessment. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested holding a referendum on whether to bring back the death penalty in his country, a policy change which Germany’s Foreign […]

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France’s defiant abstainers: ‘I won’t be an accomplice to this disaster’

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France’s defiant abstainers: ‘I won’t be an accomplice to this disaster’

Defiant abstainers tell The Local why they will refuse to heed the many calls to block Marine Le Pen’s path to the presidency. Marine Le Pen’s chances of becoming the next president of France appear to hinge on voters refusing to join the so-called Republican Front to vote against her. Abstention for the second round […]

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World War 3: North Korea releases video showing nuclear attack on Washington

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World War 3: North Korea releases video showing nuclear attack on Washington

With tensions rising on the Korean peninsula, North Korea has released a video showing a rocket attack on Washington DC. The video, released by official state media, shows the White House in a gun-style crosshair – and a missile descending on the city and exploding in a giant fireball. Another sequence shows American warships being […]

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Trump wants Korea to pay for anti-missile system, vows to fix or scrap bilateral trade deal

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Trump wants Korea to pay for anti-missile system, vows to fix or scrap bilateral trade deal

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will either renegotiate or terminate what he called a “horrible” free trade deal with South Korea and said Seoul should pay for a U.S. anti-missile system that he priced at $1 billion. Seoul quickly dismissed the comments on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, saying […]

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In Photos: After liberation from IS, scenes of destruction linger at Mosul University

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In Photos: After liberation from IS, scenes of destruction linger at Mosul University

A photo showing signs of destruction at Mosul University. (IraqiNews.com) Photos from Mosul University have shown destruction at one of the region’s oldest universities. With 123 buildings receiving nearly 22.000 students a year, the university, a former major bastion for Islamic State militants, whose labs were used by the group to manufacture chemical weapons, had, […]

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Russia says Israeli strikes on Syria are unacceptable, urges restraint

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Russia says Israeli strikes on Syria are unacceptable, urges restraint

(Reuters)The Kremlin strongly criticised Israeli air strikes on targets inside Syria on Thursday, saying Israel and other countries should avoid any action that heightened tension in the region. Israel struck an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese group Hezbollah near Damascus airport on Thursday, Syrian rebel and regional intelligence sources said, targeting weapons sent […]

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1,600 gallstones removed from Emirati woman

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1,600 gallstones removed from Emirati woman

More than 1,600 stones of different sizes were removed from the gallbladder of a 40-year-old woman at Khalifa General Hospital in Umm Al Quwain on Thursday. Dr. Tahir Hilmi, head of the medical team and general surgery and surgical endoscopy consultant, said the patient reported to the outpatient clinics section, complaining about recurring pain on […]

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Irish aid worker reveals how starving children are dying on roads as 20m face starvation in Somalia

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Irish aid worker reveals how starving children are dying on roads as 20m face starvation in Somalia

One of Ireland’s most experienced aid workers has described the devastating famine-like conditions in Somalia as the worst she has ever seen. Concern Worldwide’s Regional Director for the Horn of Africa, Carol Morgan, said starving children are literally dying on roads as they travel to emergency feeding centres. Ms Morgan has just returned from Somalia […]

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