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Russia’s foreign minister dismisses ‘counterproductive’ US sanctions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed the United States’ latest sanctions against his country as counterproductive, saying the US is pushing Moscow-Washington ties into a stalemate.

Woman knifed in north London amid surge in stabbings

Police in London have attended to another scene of violence involving knife after a young woman was badly stabbed in broad daylight.

Amnesty calls on Nigeria to account for missing Shias

Amnesty International has accused Nigeria’s government of carrying out unlawful arrests and practicing “enforced disappearance,” calling on Abuja to clarify the fate of hundreds of Shia activists taken into custody.

Kremlin slams pro-Russia leader’s murder as a 'provocation' against peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman has denounced the murder of pro-Russia forces' leader in eastern Ukraine as a “provocation” that will undermine a Western-brokered peace agreement.

China joins Australia's military drills for first time

China has for the first time joined Australia’s largest annual sea and air military drills known as Kakadu 2018, involving 27 countries, including key rivals the US, Japan, South Korea and India.

US decision to end funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency inhumane, reckless: PLO official

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has censured as “inhumane and reckless” a recent decision by the United States to cut some $300 million in planned funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA).

FBI arrests New Mexico compound members on new charges

TAOS: Five residents of a New Mexico compound were arrested on Friday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for violating firearms and conspiracy laws in what one of their lawyers described as a “bad development” for the group, who are accused of planning anti-government attacks.

Japanese minister meets PM Imran, expresses wish for stronger ties

Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Kazuyuki Nakane called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, where he expressed desire for future cooperation and stronger ties between the two countries, said an official press release.

Ronaldo ´furious´ at losing to Modric for UEFA player of year

Cristiano Ronaldo was hopping mad at losing out to Croatia star Luka Modric for the UEFA Player of the Year, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Friday.

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