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US is about actions at the UN: Nikki Haley

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U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis in Afghanistan to discuss war needs

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Afghan army chief, defence minister resign following attack

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Syria formally asks UN to probe gas attack

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Maldives: Blogger gets killed for his liberal views in the capital

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USA sanctions 271 Syrian government workers after 'chemical weapons attack'

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Security guard at bungalow frequented by Jaya found dead

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PDP leader shot at by militants

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