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Two Reuters journalists arrested in Myanmar

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News agency says arrests are attack on press freedom and US embassy says it is deeply concerned   The news agency Reuters has said it is “outraged” by the arrest of two of its journalists in Myanmar and accused officials of an attack against press freedoms. Wa Lone, 31, and ...

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Arab League demands reversal of Trump decision on Jerusalem

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Arab foreign ministers demanded the U.S. rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling it a grave development that puts Washington on the same side as “occupation” and violates international law.   In a resolution issued Sunday long on rhetoric but short on concrete actions, the ...

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South Korea imposes new sanctions on North Korea

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SEOUL: South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list Monday in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the North’s weapons programs. The government said those added were 20 North Korean groups, including several banks and companies, and ...

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Trump defies world over Jerusalem

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    LONDON: Arabs and Muslims across the Middle East Wednesday condemned the U.S. recognition of occupied Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as an incendiary move in a volatile region, and Palestinians said Washington was ditching its leading role as a peace mediator. The European Union and United Nations also voiced ...

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