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Turkey denies allegation of chemical attack in Syria 18 Feb 2018 - 06:41 pm
A photo taken from Turkey's Hatay province, on February 18, 2018 shows Turkish Army Forces' artillery units continue to hit PYD/PKK terror group targets across Hatay's Reyhanli, Hassa and Kirikhan districts within the 'Operation Olive Branch' launched in
Russia: 4 dead in church shooting; police kill suspect 18 Feb 2018 - 06:36 pm
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Braving rebel shelling, students back to Damascus schools 18 Feb 2018 - 03:38 pm
Syrian students head to school on February 18, 2018, following days of calm in Damascus's Old City that has been bombarded by rebels entrenched on the capital's outskirts.  AFP / LOUAI BESHARA
66 feared dead as plane crashes in Iran mountains 18 Feb 2018 - 03:06 pm
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PM lays founding stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport 18 Feb 2018 - 02:45 pm
Image from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Twitter page.
Canada's Trudeau begins India trip with Taj Mahal visit 18 Feb 2018 - 02:26 pm
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire and his children pose for a photograph during their visit to Taj Mahal in Agra on February 18, 2018. (AFP / MONEY SHARMA)
18 killed in massive explosion at Indian wedding: official 18 Feb 2018 - 01:53 pm
Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF personnel carry out rescue work after a building collapsed due to a gas cylinder blast during wedding party in Beawar, in the Indian state of Rajasthan on February 18, 2018. AFP
Brazil's Temer announces new security ministry to combat violence 18 Feb 2018 - 11:54 am
Brazil's President Michel Temer (R) waves as he arrives for a press conference at Guanabara Palace, Rio de Janeiro, on February 17, 2018. AFP
Domestic passenger plane with 66 on board crashes in central Iran 18 Feb 2018 - 11:23 am
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Kosovo celebrates 10 years since declaring independence 18 Feb 2018 - 11:16 am
Kosovo's Albanians wave Kosovo flag during a concert by Kosovo-born British singer and actress Rita Ora in Pristina on February 17, 2018 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo Independence. AFP / Armend Nimani
Australia's PM in damage control as scandal undermines deputy 18 Feb 2018 - 11:07 am
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes a selfie as he walks with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and members of the public during a parade as part of the Chinese New Year Festival in Melbourne, Australia, February 18, 2018. AAP/David Crosling/v
Plane crashes in Iran with more than 50 aboard: media 18 Feb 2018 - 10:55 am
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Seeking post-Brexit unity, EU leaders find more fights 18 Feb 2018 - 10:43 am
(FromL) Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and EU Commissioner Neven Mimica address a press conference at the European Commission in Brussels on February 14, 2018. AFP / EMMANUEL DUNAND
FBI miss on Florida school killer is not acceptable, says Trump 18 Feb 2018 - 10:30 am
US President Donald Trump (R) and First Lady Melania Trump (L) speak with Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel (C) while visiting first responders at Broward County Sheriff's Office in Pompano Beach, Florida, on February 16, 2018, three days after a mass s
US vows investigation into Syria attack involving Russians 18 Feb 2018 - 10:19 am
US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis addresses a news conference during NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Leftist and young buck lead as Mexico parties make presidential picks 18 Feb 2018 - 10:12 am
Mexican presidential pre-candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) delivers a speech to supporters during the closure of his pre-campaigns in Guadalajara City, Mexico February 11, 2018. Picture taken February 11,
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops 18 Feb 2018 - 09:56 am
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Republicans face first test of tax cuts' power to sway voters 18 Feb 2018 - 09:02 am
A window announcing support for Congressional candidate Rick Saccone is seen on High Street in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, US, February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Maranie Staab