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Trump-Kim summit preparation underway as Singapore prepares for high-stakes meeting

Singapore has begun sealing off parts of its city centre in preparation for the June…

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Iraq forms electoral recount commission to investigate claims of national election fraud

Nine Iraqi judges will be nominated today to oversee a manual vote recount of the…

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Franco-German finance ministers meet to reach compromise on Eurozone reform proposals

The French and German finance ministers will meet today in Paris to break a deadlock…

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China hosts annual SCO summit as Iran seeks full membership in eastward pivot

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s annual summit as a guest.

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Romanian corruption verdict against ruling party leader threatens government

Prime Minister Dancila will lead a protest organised for today in support of the ruling…

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Trade disputes set uncomfortable tone for meeting of G7 leaders

Non-US members highlighted to American Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin their “unanimous concern and disappointment” with US trade sanctions.

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Scottish National Party conference to stoke independence sentiment

Scottish National Party (SNP) delegates will converge on Aberdeen today for the start of their…

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Ousted South African President Jacob Zuma faces court on Friday

Ousted President Jacob Zuma appears before the Durban High Court today to face 16 counts…

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Turkish diaspora to begin casting postal votes in pivotal presidential election

The Turkish diaspora will begin mail-in balloting for upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, with the…

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US to propose expanding high readiness force at NATO defence minister summit

Today, NATO defence ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss a US-sponsored plan to position…