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Dr M: Show proof Russia shot down MH17
TOKYO: The Malaysian government wants strong evidence to show that Russia is responsible for shooting down the MH17 flight in 2014, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said Malaysia accepted the investigation report of Holland but only up
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Arab leaders meet as conflict with Iran escalates
JEDDAH: Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia today for emergency summits that Riyadh hopes will deliver a strong message to Iran that regional powers will defend their interests against any threat following attacks on Gulf oil assets this month. Saudi
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Breaking: 7 dead, 21 missing after boat touring Budapest sinks
The sightseeing vessel had at least 33 South Korean passengers when it collided with another vessel and sank in Hungary. BUDAPEST, Hungary — Dozens of rescue workers searched the Danube River in downtown Budapest for 21 people missing after a
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Post-mortem report points to Payal Tadvi’s murder?
MUMBAI: The post-mortem report of Payal Tadvi, who allegedly ended her life after facing “extreme harassment” and casteist remarks, has revealed evidence of a ligature mark on her neck. Under ‘provisional cause of death’, the autopsy report stated ‘evidence of
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Modi to start second term without aide Arun Jaitley
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take his oath of office today along with his ministers. However, he suffered at the start of his second term when key aide and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley opted out of the government.
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Refugees return to Syria for Ramadan holiday
Approximately 44,000 Syrian refugees have crossed into Syria so far ahead of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fitr. Wanting to spend the holiday in their homeland, Syrian refugees from all around Turkey come to the
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China accuses US of ‘naked economic terrorism’
BEIJING: China accused the US of ‘naked economic terrorism’ as the communist nation ramps up the rhetoric in their trade war. The world’s top two economies are at loggerheads as trade talks have apparently stalled, with US President Donald Trump
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Life in prison for ‘evil’ loner who kidnapped US teen, killed parents
Calling him the “embodiment of evil,” a US judge on Friday sentenced a 21-year-old man to life in prison for murdering a couple in their home in order to kidnap their 13-year-old daughter. Jake Patterson pleaded guilty in March to
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Three doctors arrested over Payal’s death
MUMBAI: Three doctors have been arrested in Mumbai on allegations of bullying which led to their young female colleague to commit suicide. “I used to say I am Dr Payal’s mother. But what do I say now?” asked a tearful
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Israel to go for another election
JERUSALEM: Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve the parliament early on Thursday, paving way for a new election after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. The Sept 17 ballot will be Israel’s second
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