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Decade later, Aceh moves on
Tears are shed, prayers cited as survivors of the 2004 tsunami, along with the loved ones of victims and former…
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No change in India’s support to Palestine cause, Govt says
Amid speculation that India may be contemplating a shift in its Palestine policy, the government reiterated on Friday that there…
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Zeman’s past year full of controversies
Prague – Czech President Milos Zeman’s past year was full of controversies as he had to face a great deal…
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S.Korea, Japan, U.S. to sign intelligence-sharing pact
South Korea, Japan and the United States will sign a memorandum of understanding on sharing military intelligence about the nuclear and missile programs of…
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Sexual abuse scandal hits Argentine Air Force Academy
Male 23-year-old cadet discharged, turned over to the courts over two allegedly proven cases of rape and at least five…
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NATO not walking away from Afghanistan: Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pledged on Wednesday the NATO allies will not walk away from Afghanistan upon the completion…
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Obama supports release of ‘The Interview’, spokesman says
By Yavuz Yener Sony and some movie theatres agreed on Tuesday to release the controversial movie, The Interview, on Christmas…
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New Somali PM wins parliament confidence vote
Newly-appointed Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has won the confidence of the country’s legislative assembly, where he took…
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Russia needs better relations with West
To overcome the economic crisis, Russia must rebuild ties with the West, warns former finance minister Alexei Kudrin. “The desire…
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Yearender: Difficulties lie ahead as Iran nuclear talks to enter new year
By Liu Chang Iran and the world powers decided late last month to extend again the deadline for a comprehensive agreement…
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