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Top French court backs ban on wearing Islamic abaya garment
Sep 08, 2023 06:08France's highest administrative court has upheld a controversial ban on wearing the Islamic abaya garment, a loose outfit worn by adolescent girls for decency.
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Venezuela's Maduro visits China to enhance bilateral ties
Sep 08, 2023 05:58Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been scheduled to arrive in China on Friday for a one-week visit aimed at boosting cooperation between Caracas and Beijing, China's foreign ministry said on Friday.
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North Korea launches 1st operational tactical nuclear attack submarine
Sep 08, 2023 05:52North Korea has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine," tasking it with patrolling the waters that lie between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
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Over 90 countries to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Sep 08, 2023 05:38China has said that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for the country’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) conference to be held in October in Beijing.
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US to pour another $600 million worth of weapons into Ukraine war
Sep 08, 2023 05:10The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $600 in weapons aid for Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the war in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.
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Russia slams ‘inhumanity’ of US decision to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine
Sep 07, 2023 12:02Russia has denounced the US decision to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium ammunition as a clear sign of “inhumanity”, stressing that the indiscriminate ammunition is not only a threat to the Ukrainians, but to whole generations.
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Army strikes in Sudan’s Omdurman leaves at least 32 killed
Sep 07, 2023 11:51An airstrike by the Sudanese army in the Ombada neighborhood in western Omdurman left at least 32 civilians killed and dozens injured, says an activist group, as violence continues unabated across the African country.
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China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit
Sep 07, 2023 11:43Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned against the “new Cold War” at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when dealing with conflicts between countries, as leaders of the economic grouping gathered in Indonesia.
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Papua New Guinea’s decision to open embassy in al-Quds violates intl. law: Palestine
Sep 07, 2023 11:39Palestine has condemned the decision by Papua New Guinea to open an embassy in Israeli-occupied al-Quds, terming it as a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations resolutions concerning the holy city, its legal and political status, and the legitimate rights of Palestinians.
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Harris says ready to step into role of president if Biden is unwell
Sep 07, 2023 11:32US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her readiness to fulfill her constitutional duty to assume the presidency should President Joe Biden be unable to complete his term, amid concerns over his health and age.