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April 25, 2017 2:05 PM

Afghan President meets visiting US Defense Secretary

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met with visiting US Defense Secretary James Mattis, ahead of expected decision on more US troops for militancy-hit country. <br/><br/>In a statement, the Afghan Presidential Palace said yesterday that the two sides discussed the security situation of Afghan...

April 25, 2017 2:04 PM

Eight police killed in Afghanistan's north

In Afghanistan, Taliban have killed eight policemen and overran three security checkpoints in northern Takhar province. The provincial spokesman, says the attack took place yesterday in the district of Darqad. <br/><br/>He says the hours-long firefight also wounded three police officers ...

April 25, 2017 11:18 AM

US submarine arrives in South Korea as tensions rise

US submarine has arrived in South Korea, amid worries of another North Korean missile or nuclear test. <br/><br/>The missile-armed USS Michigan is set to join an incoming group of warships led by aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. North Korea is celebrating its army's 85th founding anniv...

April 25, 2017 11:17 AM

US imposes additional sanctions against Syrian regime

US has imposed sweeping sanctions on officials in a Syrian government agency in response to a suspected chemical attack earlier this month. <br/><br/>The treasury department yesterday ordered a freeze on all assets in the US of 271 employees of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research ...

April 25, 2017 6:15 AM

Netanyahu threatens to cancel German FM meeting over NGOs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to cancel an upcoming meeting with Germany's Foreign Minister unless the visiting German diplomat cancels an appointment with two groups critical of Israel's actions in the West Bank. <br/><br/>A senior Israeli official c...

April 25, 2017 5:35 AM

Entire US Senate to go to White House for North Korea briefing

In an unusual move, the entire US Senate is being called to the White House for a briefing on North Korea. <br/><br/>Washington has become increasingly concerned at North Korean missile and nuclear tests and threats to its neighbours and the US. <br/><br/>The briefing, involv...

April 25, 2017 1:30 AM

Trump wants to send men to Mars

US President Donald Trump today said he wants to send men to Mars during his first term. <br/><br/>In a video conference with two NASA astronauts at the International Space Station from his Oval Office, he said he wants to try and do it during his first term or, at worst, during his seco...

April 25, 2017 1:20 AM

China has been playing very positive role on North Korea: White House

The White House said today that China has been playing a very positive role on North Korea. <br/><br/>White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said China has been very, very helpful in this process and continues to be. <br/><br/>Spicer told this to reporters when asked about t...

April 25, 2017 1:08 AM

Nations team up to protect ancient heritage from terrorism

Ten countries formed a new group today aimed at protecting ancient heritage from extremism of the kind that saw the Islamic State group lay waste to Syria's historic Palmyra.&apos;<br/>&apos;<br/>Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Greece, Italy, China, India, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru- all home to s...

April 25, 2017 12:32 AM

Trump, Merkel discuss Syria, Yemen and North Korea

US President Donald Trump today discussed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel the conflicts in Syria and Yemen and the "urgent security challenge" posed by North Korea in a phone call. <br/>&apos;<br/>The White House said in a readout of the phone call that the leaders discuss...

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