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Saudi actress offers four planes for Hajj pilgrims from Qatar amid 'declaration of war' row

Riyadh accuses Doha of "declaring war" by allegedly requesting end of Saudi control over holy sites.

Aug 1, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

\'Qatarstrophe\' rumbles on: Doha files \'WTO complaint\' over neighbours\' boycott

If the move by Qatar is confirmed, it would mark the first formal step in the WTO's dispute process.

Aug 1, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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US cracks down on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro after 'illegitimate' election

'Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people' Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.

Jul 31, 2017

By James Tennent

Venezuela

Drone-flying Albanian football fan seeks asylum in Croatia

Ismail Morinaj is attempted to avoid deportation to Serbia.

Jul 31, 2017

By Associated Press

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UN security council resolution on North Korea launch could be 'worse than nothing' says US

'There is no point in having an emergency session if it produces nothing of consequence,' Nikki Haley said.

Jul 30, 2017

By James Tennent

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Vladimir Putin demands 755 US diplomatic staff must leave Russia

Russia had previously announced US embassy buildings would be closed in response to new sanctions.

Jul 30, 2017

By James Tennent

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Taiwan responds strongly to recent Chinese patrols: We 'will not back down in face of threats'

The comments from Taiwan's defence ministry comes after China flew warplanes into Taipei's air defence identification zone.

Jul 25, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Saudi Arabia and allies reveal 'Qatar-linked' terror list

Four Arab states have accused Qatar of supporting terror groups, something that Doha strongly denies.

Jul 25, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors

Israel removes controversial metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

The metal detectors will be replaced with other technology, the Israeli government said.

Jul 25, 2017

By James Tennent

Israel

Liam Fox dismisses Brexit worries, hails 'new chapter' in UK-US trade

International Trade Secretary hits out at Brexit scaremongers as he attempts to woo Washington.

Jul 24, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Brexit

Opec grows impatient with errant oil producers not complying with cuts

Cartel has asked for a cap on Nigerian output, and called on several members to boost compliance.

Jul 24, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

$Hear Boris Johnson\'s bumbling interview meltdown over Tory policies$

Boris Johnson says traditional Maori nose-rub greeting 'might be misinterpreted in a Glasgow pub'

Foreign secretary is in New Zealand and joked about the 'hongi'.

Jul 24, 2017

By Brendan Cole

US student Guthrie McLean who was arrested in China after taxi driver dispute is released

'Prayers answered, Guthrie is home,' his mother said.

Jul 24, 2017

By James Tennent

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One dead and two wounded after violent incident at Israeli embassy in Jordan

A Jordanian has died and an Israeli and Jordanian were injured, the official report said.

Jul 23, 2017

By James Tennent

Israel

Embarrassment for Rex Tillerson as ExxonMobil sues new boss Donald Trump over Russia fine

Oil and gas behemoth taking Trump administration to court over "capricious" Russian sanctions fine.

Jul 21, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Russia

North Korea is offering package holidays including surfing trips on its new tourism website

Would you hop on a North Korea tour?

Jul 20, 2017

By Claire Toureille

North Korea

Ecuador defies Opec and increases oil production

Latin American country says it won\'t be able to play its part in ongoing production cuts on financial grounds.

Jul 19, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

Trump and Putin 'had previously undisclosed second meeting' at G20

The two leaders were said to only be joined by Putin's official interpreter.

Jul 18, 2017

By James Tennent

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Who was behind the Qatar hack? US intel sees UAE hand in cyberattack that sparked regional crisis

The Qatar News Agency hack led to broadcast of fake news.

Jul 17, 2017

By India Ashok

Seoul proposes family reunions and inter-Korea talks with Kim Jong-un regime

The proposal is aimed at stopping "all acts of hostility" near the Military Demarcation Line that bisects the two Koreas.

Jul 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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