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'Greek Cypriots not contributing to Cyprus issue' 21 Feb 2019 - 06:02 pm
Turkish Cypriot girls in traditional dresses pass out gifts to a Greek Cypriot as he drives on November 12, 2018, through the newly-opened Lefka crossing. AFP/Iakovos Hatzistavrou
Kazakhstan president fires govt over low living standards 21 Feb 2019 - 06:02 pm
In this file photo taken on September 14, 2017 Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev gestures during a press conference in Astana.  AFP / Stanislav Filippov
Germany's Merkel offers Juncker solidarity in Hungary spat 21 Feb 2019 - 04:51 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel waits prior to welcome Georgian President for a meeting on February 20, 2019 in Berlin.  AFP / Wolfgang Kumm
In crumbling Aleppo, residents scramble for shelter 21 Feb 2019 - 04:27 pm
Syrian Izzat al-Dahan, 50, stands at the balcony of his family flat situated in a building heavily damaged during battles between rebel fighters and regime forces, in the former opposition held district of Salaheddin in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo
5.5-magnitude quake hits Japan's Hokkaido, no tsunami risk 21 Feb 2019 - 04:20 pm
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Russia questions US intention behind Venezuela aid move 21 Feb 2019 - 04:13 pm
Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Maria Zakharova
Dublin Airport says flights resume after drone sighting suspension 21 Feb 2019 - 03:16 pm
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US-backed Syrian forces try to free last civilians from IS holdout 21 Feb 2019 - 02:55 pm
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) escort trucks carrying men, identified as Islamic State group fighters who surrendered as they are being transported out of IS's last holdout of Baghouz in Syria's northern Deir Ezzor province, on
Fighter plane crashes southwest of Algiers; crew killed 21 Feb 2019 - 02:09 pm
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Fire guts ancient part of Bangladesh's capital, killing 81 21 Feb 2019 - 01:43 pm
A general view of a burnt warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 21, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Singaporean fined over Skype forum with Hong Kong activist 21 Feb 2019 - 12:50 pm
Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham (L) arrives at the State Court in Singapore on February 21, 2019 to face sentence for organising alleged illegal protest. / AFP / Roslan RAHMAN
US Justice Department preparing to receive Mueller report: CNN 21 Feb 2019 - 11:55 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 15, 2019 William Barr, nominee to be US Attorney General, takes the oath before testifying during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP / SAUL LOEB
Former New Zealand PM denies writing article in China's official paper 21 Feb 2019 - 11:30 am
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jenny Shipley at the Boao Forum for Asia Conference in Sydney, Australia, July 30, 2015. Picture taken July 30, 2015. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS
Last civilians expected to leave Islamic State enclave on Thursday 21 Feb 2019 - 11:10 am
A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) gives bread to children near the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Rodi Said
UK lawmakers could vote on revised Brexit deal next week: Hammond says 21 Feb 2019 - 10:35 am
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is seen outside of Downing Street in London, Britain, February 19, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Fire in old part of Bangladesh's capital kills at least 69 21 Feb 2019 - 07:48 am
Firefighters are seen at the scene of a fire in Dhaka on February 21, 2019. AFP / Munir UZ ZAMAN
The five candidates running in Senegal's presidential election 20 Feb 2019 - 11:46 pm
A supporter runs holding an election poster of the Party of Unity and Assembly (PUR) candidate Issa Sall during his campaign in Dahra Djoloff, Louga region, Senegal February 18, 2019.  Reuters/Sylvain Cherkaoui

 
Palestinian president rejects tax money from Israel 20 Feb 2019 - 10:31 pm
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting with Palestinian leaders at the Muqata, the Palestinian Authority headquarters, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on February 20, 2019. AFP / Abbas Momani