After Trump criticism, China says no illicit oil sales to North Korea

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China on Friday denied reports it has been illicitly selling oil products to North Korea, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not happy that China had allowed oil to reach the isolated nation.

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Putin: Supermarket Bombing Was a Terror Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday's bombing at a St. Petersburg supermarket was a terror attack, adding that another attack had been thwarted.

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ISIS Claims Attack on Kabul Shiite Center, 41 Dead

At least 41 people have been killed and another 84 are seriously hurt after a terror attack Thursday in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul. 

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Watchdog Group Blasts UN for its Most Evil Actions

The United Nations is being called out for what one watchdog group calls the world body's top "evil actions" of the year.  

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India's federal auditor slams Modi's slow Ganges clean-up

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has spent less than a quarter of the funds available for a program to clean up the Ganges river over the last two years, a federal audit has found, citing lapses in planning and financial management of a flagship scheme.

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S. Korea inspects Hong Kong ship over N. Korean oil Fox News SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea says it inspected a Hong Kong-flagged ship that allegedly violated U.N. sanctions by transferring oil to a North Korean vessel in October. An official from Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday that the Lighthouse ... BREAKING: Chinese ship bound for North Korea SEIZED by South Korea amid fears of warDaily Star South Korea SEIZE Chinese ship 'involved in illegal oil sales to North Korea'Express.co.uk [Editorial] Still hopefulThe Korea Herald Radio New Zealand -Gizmodo Australia -Malay Mail -The Straits Times all 134 news articles »

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Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.

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Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year.

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Reports say men in balaclavas kidnapped Pavel Lerner in the Ukrainian capital two days ago.

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Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency".

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Drinkers are becoming more adventurous and it seems they're willing to pay for new tastes and flavours.

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How 'posh coffee' is helping farmers

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for ethically sourced coffee, and it's benefiting everyone from the farms who grow the beans to the trendy cafes selling the stuff.

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Bronx fire: Twelve die in New York apartment block blaze

A baby was among the dead in the blaze in an apartment building in the city's Bronx area.

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Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.

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Russia inquiry: Trump believes he will be treated 'fairly'

The US president again insists there was no collusion and that the inquiry makes the US "look bad".

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Kamala Mills: Fire at Mumbai complex kills 15 people

The fire at a rooftop restaurant at the popular Kamala Mills compound has killed 15 people.

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George Weah elected Liberian president

The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

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Brutal cold spell sets record lows across the US

Scientists brave hurricane-force winds on Mount Washington to make instant snow out of boiling water.

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North Korea: Trump accuses China of allowing oil transfers

The US president says China was caught "red-handed" after a report of illegal ship-to-ship transfers.

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Zimbabwean family stranded in Bangkok airport for months

The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

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Palanichamy Sarathkumar is a hero after lifting a calf out of a ditch and reuniting it with its mother.

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Doug Jones will be sworn in next month, despite a last-ditch lawsuit by his failed Republican rival.

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Italy dissolves parliament for March election

The election is expected to be a tight race, with immigration a key issue.

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Bronx fire: 'People were screaming'

At least 12 people have been killed in a fire at an apartment building in New York.

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Brazilian fishermen work with dolphins to round up their catch

Dolphins in southern Brazil have a special relationship with the local fishermen.

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Israel: Minister leads prayers for rain to end drought

The agriculture minister led the prayers but critics said he should focus on practical solutions.

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Africa's year in pictures 2017

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Trump says China's stance on North Korea influences his trade policy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had "been soft" on China on trade issues and said he was not happy that China had allowed oil shipments to go into North Korea.

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Fire in India's financial capital kills at least 12

MUMBAI (Reuters) - At least 12 people died and three were critically injured in a late night fire at a multi-story building in India's financial capital Mumbai, local authorities said on Friday.

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