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Russia hopes West won't 'obstruct anti-terror operation' in Syria: Lavrov
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» MOSCOW - Russia on Wednesday called on the West not to stand in the way of an "anti-terror operation" in Syria's Idlib, as speculation grows Damascus is planning a Russian-backed offensive on the rebel-held province.
Belgian TV presenter arrested over armed robbery
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» BRUSSELS - One of Belgium's top football TV presenters has been arrested as part of a police probe into a series of armed robberies, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Swine fever outbreak prompts call to slaughter HK pigs
Published on 29/08/2018
» Hong Kong has been urged to slaughter local pigs separately from those imported from mainland China over fears of a rapid spread of African swine fever that has already caused more than 24,000 pigs to be culled.
Thailand ranks 10th most popular for global visitors
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 29/08/2018
» Thailand continued to position itself as a destination for travellers to visit by staying in the top 10 in the latest report by the UN travel agency.
Iran's Khamenei says ready to abandon nuclear deal if needed
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» TEHRAN - Iran's supreme leader warned Wednesday the country could abandon its nuclear deal with world powers if it no longer served its interests, even as economic and political pressure mounted on the government.
Myanmar rejects 'false allegations' in UN report
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2018
» YANGON: Myanmar rejected on Wednesday a report by United Nations investigators that called for top generals to be prosecuted for genocide, saying the international community was making "false allegations".
Iran's Khamenei says ready to abandon nuclear deal if needed
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» TEHRAN - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that his government should be ready to "set aside" the 2015 nuclear deal if it is no longer in the country's national interests.
Loew rejects Ozil's accusations of racism in German FA
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» MUNICH: Joachim Loew has rejected Mesut Ozil's accusations of racism within the German FA (DFB) as the head coach gave his analysis of Germany's World Cup debacle on Wednesday.
Ronaldo's overhead kick wins Uefa goal of season
AFP, Published on 29/08/2018
» MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning overhead bicycle kick for Real Madrid against current club Juventus has been voted Uefa's goal of the season.
50,000 evacuate homes in Myanmar after dam breach
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2018
» YANGON: More than 50,000 people evacuated their homes in central Myanmar on Wednesday after a dam breach flooded towns and villages and caused the closure of a major highway, two officials said.