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South Korea’s Bareun Party to elect new leader as influence wanes

South Korea’s centre-right Bareun Party will vote for a new leader today. Lee Hye-hoon stood…

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European lawmakers mull controversial changes to Dublin rules

Today, the European Parliament will consider changes to the Dublin rules—the system that regulates how…

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Monday, November 13

EURO DEFENCE European ministers to sign joint defence pact Today, defence ministers from around the EU…

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South China Sea expected to top Trump agenda at ASEAN summit in the Philippines

In his final stop of a 12-day tour of Asia, Donald Trump will arrive in…

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Merkel closes in on coalition deal as parties hash out climate policies

Today, Chancellor Angela Merkel will enter the final stages of “Jamaica coalition” talks with the…

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Denmark likely to maintain border controls despite concern from Brussels

Danish controls along the Swedish and German borders are set to expire today. While normally…

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Sunday, November 12

TRUMP’S TROUBLED WATERS Asian tour ends with ASEAN as South China Sea comes into focus In his final…

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Iranian newspaper censored over Dubai missile story as regional tensions boil

Iran’s most conservative newspaper won’t be published today. The government issued Kayhan with a two-day…

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China to celebrate Singles’ Day with whopping shopping spree

Today, Chinese singles celebrate their pride in lacking romantic attachment. They will do so by…

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US to hold rare three-carrier drill in Western Pacific

The US will kick off three days of war exercises near the Korean Peninsula today.…