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US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer
The Senate Democratic minority leader is being blamed for allowing centrist Democrats to abandon party cause.
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Russians agree to quit Serbian oil company as US sanctions bite
Russia's state-owned company Gazprom Neft to be forced out of Serbia's NIS after imposition of Western sanctions.
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Pakistan blames India after suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court
Explosion occured near the entrance of the district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of litigants.
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Why is Pakistan making India a key figure in its dispute with the Taliban?
Pakistan's fears over closer India-Taliban ties are influencing its approach to peace talks with Kabul, analysts say.
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The GCC and collective security
Recent uncertainty seems to have prompted Gulf Cooperation Council members to consider new options for their defence.
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Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan
Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.
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Photos: Gaza struggles to identify bodies returned under ceasefire deal
Challenge of identifying remains of Palestinians killed amid the war or in Israeli jails mounting alongside the numbers
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Tanzania frees opposition leaders following deadly election protests
Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.
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Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans. Would this work?
Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.
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How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts?
New amendment would centralise power in the executive and military, prompting warnings of weakened judiciary.
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Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?
Rob Jetten's victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.
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Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL
Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global 'terror' list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.
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