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United Nations chief Guterres says climate deal is essential

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Taliban denies involvement in Kabul blast, condemns attack

At least 80 people were killed and hundreds wounded today when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter . The Taliban denied responsi...

At least 80 killed in Kabul explosion near foreign embassies

More than an hour after the explosion, ambulances were still taking the wounded to hospital as firefighters struggled to control blazes in several buildings. Th...

Explosion hits near diplomatic area in Afghanistan

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US starts delivering arms to Kurdish fighters in Syria

The first official shipment to the YPG included small arms and vehicles from the USA military, the Pentagon spokesman said. As the US -led coalition ratchet...

Strong, swift United Nations reaction to Trump on climate

But he already told confidants he plans to pull out of the historic accord, Axios reported Saturday night, making the United States one of just three count...

Singapore leaders send condolences, express solidarity with Indonesia after Jakarta attack

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US stonewalls on climate change

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Trump, Merkel Relationship "Fairly Unbelievable", US White House Says

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Armed man taken into custody at Orlando Airport

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Social media rushes to define Trump's 'covfefe' tweet

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Putin visits France, hopes to mend strained ties with West

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Trump lashes out at Germany over trade, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

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United Nations chief calls on world to back Paris climate deal

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France welcomed first gay refugee from Chechnya as Putin arrived at Versailles

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Kellyanne Conway Says Russia Investigation Is 'Just a Rush to

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Huge blast near embassies in Kabul; Several killed

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Homeland Security chief defends Russian Federation back channel

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Iraqi officials raise death toll from Baghdad bombing to 15

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German Embassy Staff Injured, Afghan Guard Killed in Kabul Blast

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Raids, arrests as on-edge United Kingdom seeks 'network' of attackers

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