U.N. to hold Libya's national conference as planned: envoy

The U.N. special envoy to Libya said on Saturday he was determined to hold Libya's national conference on time despite ongoing fighting in the North African country.

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Polish opposition kicks off election campaign with 'Polexit' warning

Poland's biggest opposition front launched its campaign for next month's European Parliament election on Saturday by warning that the ruling eurosceptic PiS party could eventually lead the country out of the EU.

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Thousands march towards Sudanese defense ministry, Bashir's residence: witnesses

Thousands of people were marching towards Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's residence and the defense ministry in central Khartoum on Saturday, witnesses said, part of anti-government protests that began in December.

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Russia wants politicians in Libya to agree between themselves

Russia wants all the political forces in Libya to find an agreement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday during a visit to Cairo.

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Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in 'beautiful' ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

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Rouhani says Iran ready to expand gas, power trade with Iraq

President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for Iran and neighboring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity dealings and boost bilateral trade to $20 billion, state TV reported, despite difficulties caused by U.S. sanctions against Tehran.

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Iraq closes border crossing with Iran due to floods: sources

Iraq on Saturday closed its Sheeb border crossing with Iran to travelers and trade until further notice, Iraqi security sources said, as flooding continues to submerge villages in the south of Iran.

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Pakistan PM accuses India of war hysteria over downed F-16 claim

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for "whipping up war hysteria" over claims that India shot down a Pakistani F-16 during a standoff in February, saying the truth is always the best policy.

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Double blast kills three people, injures 20 in east Afghanistan

Twin explosions on Saturday in the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad killed three people and injured 20 others, local officials said.

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Rouhani says Iran ready to expand gas, power trade with Iraq: TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for Iran and neighboring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity trade and work towards fulfilling a plan to connect their railroads.

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UK minister sees Brexit deal with Labour, opposition wants flexibility

The British government is optimistic about reaching some form of deal with the opposition Labour Party to end a deadlock on Brexit as work on a compromise continues, Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Saturday.

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Singapore, Malaysia reach deal to end months-long airspace dispute

Singapore and Malaysia reached an agreement to end their months-long airspace dispute, the transport ministers of the two neighboring countries said in a joint statement on Saturday.

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U.S. ratchets up pressure on Venezuela, Cuban backers

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Friday stepped up efforts to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office by imposing new sanctions on its oil shipments, and promising "stronger action" against Cuba for helping to keep the regime afloat.

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Iran floods: Thousands evacuate homes as heavy rain forecast

Floods have already killed at least 70 people and more heavy rain is expected on Saturday.

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Thailand election: Future Forward's Thanathorn faces sedition charges

Future Forward's Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit demands "justice" over allegations from 2015.

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Double blast kills three people, injures 19 in east Afghanistan

Twin explosions on Saturday in the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad killed three people and injured 19 others, a government spokesman said.

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