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Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey as tensions soar

Syria’s official news agency said two of its warplane were shot down by Turkish forces inside northwest Syria, amid a military escalation there that's led to growing di

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Turkey launches new operation in Syria's Idlib

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Sunday that Turkey has launched a fresh operation in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib in the wake of the recent attack of Syrian government on Turkish

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Int'l community welcomes U.S.-Taliban deal, calling for lasting political settlement in Afghanistan

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U.S., coalition forces to withdraw from Afghanistan in 14 months: joint declaration

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Saturday said that Afghanistan and the United States had reached an agreement based on which the U.S. and coalition forces wil

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Microsoft withdraws from GDC gaming conference over coronavirus concerns

Xbox-maker Microsoft announced today that it will not have a presence at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this year, highlighting concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.The compa

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What benefits will India get from Trump's visit?

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their arrival at the Ahmedabad airport, India, February 24, 2020. /Xinhua Edi

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Libya: Eastern delegation suspends talks over UN's disapproval

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Why is the U.S. moving troops to Europe?

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Justin Trudeau tells Canada protesters: 'The barricades need to come down'

Justin Trudeau has demanded that protesters lift railway blockades that have been erected across Canada in support of Indigenous activists who are fighting a natural ga

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China's preparation for Tokyo Olympics in order amid epidemic

Chinese athletes have been gearing up for the 2020 Tokyo Games, despite challenges posed by the sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus. "Our teams are all focusing o

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Why China is the partner for Africa

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Coinbase becomes a Visa Principal Member to double down on debit card

Cryptocurrency company has been working with Paysafe to issue the Coinbase Card, a Visa debit card that works with your Coinbase account balance. The company is now a Visa Principal Member, which sho

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APD | Chinese carmaker to buy GM plants in Thailand, India

By APD writer AliceGreat Wall Motors (GWM) of China will take over General Motor's (GM) manufacturing facilities in Thailand and India by the end of this year, as the U

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APD | Chinese carmaker to buy GM plants in Thailand, India

By APD writer AliceGreat Wall Motors (GWM) of China will take over General Motor's (GM) manufacturing facilities in Thailand and India by the end of this year, as the US automaker prepares to with

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Palestinians seek alternatives to U.S. peace plan to resolve conflict with Israel

The Palestinians are calling on the international community to help resolve their conflict with Israel, while rejecting the U.S. peace plan, known as "The Deal of the Century". A senior Palestine Li

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Chinese automaker to take over Thai, Indian plants from General Motors

Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) will take over General Motor's (GM) manufacturing facilities in Thailand by the end of 2020, as the U.S. automaker prepares to withdraw from some non-profita

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British lawmaker critical of India's Kashmir policy denied entry at Delhi airport

A British lawmaker, who is known for her critical comments on India's Kashmir policy, was denied entry at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday. Debbie Abr