Russian envoys meet Syria's Assad, discuss post-war efforts, trade

Several Russian envoys met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and discussed a constitutional committee, trade, as well as the ways to improve Syria's relations with neighboring Arab countries, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

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Four Turkish soldiers killed in clashes with PKK: ministry

Four Turkish soldiers were killed on Friday in clashes with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) near the border with Iraq, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

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Blast, gunfire as attackers enter Afghan communications ministry in central Kabul: officials

An explosion hit the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday and unidentified attackers appeared to have entered a multi-storey building housing the communications ministry where they were battling security forces, officials said.

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Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in 'sex cult' case

Clare Bronfman, in line to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was "truly remorseful" for her role in Nxivm.

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India chief justice Gogoi accused of sexual harassment

An ex-employee, 35, alleges two cases of sexual misconduct, which Ranjan Gogoi "totally denies".

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New best story on Hacker News: Refused U.S. visa eight times, Zoom CEO is now a billionaire

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New best story on Hacker News: Mozilla WebThings

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Thai navy boards cabin of fugitive 'seasteaders' facing death penalty

The Thai navy on Saturday boarded the floating cabin of a fugitive U.S. bitcoin trader and his Thai girlfriend, both prominent members of the "seasteading" movement who possibly face the death sentence for setting up their offshore home.

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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen targets drone store near presidential palace: state TV

Aircraft from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Saturday attacked a camp containing drones near Yemen's presidential palace in the Houthi-controlled capital, Saudi state TV reported.

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Egyptians vote on changes that may see Sisi in power to 2030

Egyptians began voting on Saturday on constitutional changes that will potentially allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030 and bolster the role of Egypt's powerful military.

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Ministry building under attack in Kabul

Explosion and gunfire heard in Afghan capital Kabul as ministry of information HQ comes under attack

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Blast followed by gunfire in Afghan capital: police

An explosion followed by gunfire hit the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, close to the communications ministry and one of the city's main hotels, officials said.

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North Korea slams Bolton's 'dim-sighted' call for sign of denuclearization

North Korea has criticized U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton's "nonsense" call for Pyongyang to show that it’s serious about giving up its nuclear weapons, the second time it has criticized a leading U.S. official in less than a week.

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Northern Ireland police arrest two over murder of journalist

Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting dead of journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland announced on Saturday.

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Blast followed by gunfire reported in Afghan capital: police

An explosion followed by gunfire was reported in the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, close to one of the city's main hotels and the communications ministry, a police spokesman said.

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Voting begins in Egypt's constitutional referendum, Sisi casts ballot: state TV

Voting began on Saturday in Egypt in a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments that would extend President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule.

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Naomi Campbell hit by fashion racism in Asian country

The British supermodel says she was told a photo campaign would not be used because of the "colour of [her] skin".

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Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens: monitor

Islamic State attacks on the Syrian army and allied militias in central Syria have killed 35 soldiers over two days, a war monitor said early on Saturday.

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Gunmen kill 13 at Veracruz bar in one of worst Mexican slayings this year

Gunmen shot dead 13 people at a bar in the city of Minatitlan in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz, authorities said on Friday, in one of the worst slayings to hit Mexico since President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador took office.

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