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AP Interview: Mahathir Sees New Role as Powerbroker
At 95, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad isn’t yet done with politics.
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Prague, Taipei Deepen Ties as Controversial Czech Visit Ends
The mayors of Prague and Taipei announced new areas of cooperation for the two sister cities, including orchestra tours, on Friday as a Czech delegation concluded a weeklong visit to Taiwan that was bitterly criticized by China.
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Locusts Now Threatening Parts of Southern Africa, UN Says
Locusts are threatening another part of Africa, this time in the southern part of the continent, the United Nations said Friday.
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5 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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Greek FM Heads to UN Amid Tense Standoff With Turkey
Greece's foreign minister is heading to New York for talks with the United Nations secretary general, amid escalating tensions with Turkey over maritime boundaries.
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The Latest: Table Tennis Events to Return in November
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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Freight Haulers Demand Action on Brexit Preparations
British freight haulers and storage companies are asking for an urgent meeting with government leaders because of concern that gaps in preparations for Brexit may threaten supplies of critical goods.
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President Trump Urges Iran to Spare Life of Popular Wrestler
President Donald Trump has urged Iran not to execute a popular wrestler who authorities say killed a man during 2018 anti-government rallies.
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UN Experts Raise Concerns Over Hong Kong Security Law
Seven human rights experts affiliated with the U.N. raised concerns over Hong Kong's new national security law in a letter addressed to Chinese authorities, saying the legislation limits certain fundamental freedoms.
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Fireworks Factory Blaze Kills 7 in Southern India
A blaze erupted at a fireworks factory in southern India on Friday, killing six workers and the owner, all women, and injuring another two.