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Japanese yen reaches its lowest level since 2008 against US dollar following stimulus plan

The Japanese yen has reached its lowest level since 2008 against the US dollar after the central bank began the…

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North Korea preparing fourth nuclear test

North Korea appears to be preparing for a fourth nuclear test, according to South Korean officials. South Korean Unification Minister…

12 years ago

Cairo deadly clashes at St Mark’s Cathedral after Coptic funerals

At least one person has been killed and more than 20 injured in clashes outside Cairo's St Mark's Cathedral following…

12 years ago

Ten Afghan children killed by NATO raid in Shigal district

Up to 12 Afghan civilians, 10 children and two women, have been killed in a NATO air strike in Shigal…

12 years ago

Luxembourg would consider greater transparency in its banking sector

Known for its highly secretive banking sector, Luxembourg would now consider a greater transparency in banks activity to help curb tax…

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Paracel Islands: China opens tourism to disputed islands in South China Sea

China starts running tourism cruises to Paracel Islands, a chain of disputed islands in the South China Sea by next…

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Pervez Musharraf permitted to run in Pakistan general elections

Former Pakistani military leader Pervez Musharraf has been given the permission to run in the country’s general elections next month.…

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US Minuteman III intercontinental missile test delayed over North Korea tension

The United States has decided to delay Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test scheduled for next week, Pentagon officials have announced. The…

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Kim Jong-un supervising a “drone drill” attack. North Korea releases propaganda footage

North Korea has released footage showing its leader Kim Jong-un supervising a “drone drill” attack amid tensions on the Korean…

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Barack Obama ready to cut US pensions to strike deficit deal with Republicans

President Barack Obama is ready to offer cuts to Americans' pensions to strike a deficit deal with Republicans, a White…

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