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Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday that Ankara was worried about the potential spread and escalation of the crisis in

Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says
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Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors over 'double standards'

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to question what it referred to as their "irresponsible stance" regarding Tehran's

Iran summons the British, French and German ambassadors over 'double standards'
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Jordan PM says escalation in region would lead to 'dangerous paths'

Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said on Sunday any escalation in the region would lead to "dangerous paths" and said that there was a need to reduce escalation by all

Jordan PM says escalation in region would lead to 'dangerous paths'
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Flights from Israel resume after airspace reopened

Israeli airlines said operations were returning to normal on Sunday after an overnight attack by Iranian missiles and drones closed the airspace and led to flight cancellations.

Flights from Israel resume after airspace reopened
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Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as "escalation"

Japan strongly condemned a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel, calling it an escalation of events and saying it was deeply concerned at the situation, in a statement released by

Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as "escalation"
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German Chancellor Scholz condemns Iran's attack on Israel

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday condemned Iranian airstrikes on Israel "in the strongest possible terms," a spokesperson said during a visit by Scholz to China.

German Chancellor Scholz condemns Iran's attack on Israel
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UN Security Council aims to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel request -diplomat

The United Nations Security Council aims to hold a meeting on Sunday, a diplomat said, after Israel requested the council condemn Iran's attack on Israel and designate the Iranian

UN Security Council aims to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel request -diplomat
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IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units

Safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine remains precarious but the shift to a cold shutdown of all six reactor units, completed on Saturday, is positive

IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units
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Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised

Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and that defence systems were poised to shoot them down or to sound sirens ordering

Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised
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South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity

South Africa's health regulator said on Saturday it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol.

South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity
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Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat

Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full

Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat
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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand

US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
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US imposes entry ban on ex-Surinamese president, former military officials

The United States on Friday announced an entry ban on former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse and six former military officials, citing alleged involvement in the extrajudicial killings

US imposes entry ban on ex-Surinamese president, former military officials
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American missing in Russian-controlled east Ukraine, say local police

Russell Bentley, an American who fought against Ukrainian forces, is missing in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, police there said on Friday, adding that a

American missing in Russian-controlled east Ukraine, say local police
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders

The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the group's drone unit, the Treasury Department said.

US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments

China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over negative comments about it aired during a summit of the leaders of the United States,

China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments
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Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko warned the Japanese ambassador on Friday that "dangerous trends" in Tokyo's military cooperation with the United States were posing a

Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat
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US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat

The White House said on Friday there is no reason for China to see a U.S. summit this week with Japan and the Philippines as a threat.

US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
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Russia, Germany, UK urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge

Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an

Russia, Germany, UK urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
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New Zealand aims to boost U.S. ties amid global instability

New Zealand is facing the most unstable global environment in decades, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Friday, as he pledged to boost ties with the United States amid

New Zealand aims to boost U.S. ties amid global instability
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Malian parties reject junta's suspension of political activities

Malian political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what

Malian parties reject junta's suspension of political activities
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Philippines, U.S. top security officials discuss China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions, Manila says

The Philippines on Tuesday said its national security adviser and his U.S. counterpart have discussed China's "coercive, aggressive, and deceptive actions" in the South China Sea.

Philippines, U.S. top security officials discuss China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions, Manila says
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Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending

A top official in Russia's Security Council said the United States was imposing economic obligations on its NATO partners and setting conditions for buying specific weapons and equipment.

Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending
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Netanyahu revives moves to shut Qatar's Al Jazeera TV in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revived moves on Monday to shutter Qatari satellite television station Al Jazeera in Israel, pledging to take "immediate action" to close the

Netanyahu revives moves to shut Qatar's Al Jazeera TV in Israel
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Russian court extends pre-trial detention of RFE/RL journalist

A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, a Reuters witness reported from the courtroom.

Russian court extends pre-trial detention of RFE/RL journalist

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