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40 years since the Iran-Iraq war began

At least 650,000 people died in the brutal war over territory and resources

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US defies world to say Iran UN sanctions back in effect

The US unilaterally applies UN sanctions on Iran, declares "consequences" on those who fail to comply

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Strict mask, visor rules make Philippine commuters sweat

Philippines' new normal requires both face masks and plastic shields in public

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What's behind Thailand's protests and what comes next?

Student protests oppose the rule of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha and call for reforming the monarchy

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UK’s Labour begins virtual bid to regain support

Party leader Starmer hopes to rebuild party after worst election showing since the 1930s

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Italy defies virus for vote as far-right plots seismic change

This is the first test for PM Conte's centre-left coalition government since it imposed an economically crippling lockdown to fight Covid-19.

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Maduro must leave, Pompeo says on S. America trip

Some five million Venezuelans have fled the country after the economic meltdown under Maduro

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Senior US diplomat wraps up Taiwan visit

It is amid China’s military exercises yesterday near the Taiwan Strait

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Trump attacks his FBI chief over Russia assessment

The president is unhappy that Christopher Wray brought up Russia and right-wing militias

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Determined Hasidic pilgrims collide with travel restrictions

Ten of thousands of them are expected to flood the streets for the Jewish New Year

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US military strengthens deployment in Syria

Source says half a dozen armoured vehicles have been sent as reinforcement

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Colombian police charged with killing that sparked riots

Five other officers are under investigation in the case

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What is Thailand’s ‘112’ royal defamation law?

Student leaders are gearing up to a massive protest today to demand reforms to the monarchy