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Defiant North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Into Sea, Japan Protests
North Korea fired, at least, one ballistic missile on Friday, which flew about 800 kms (500 miles) before hitting the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, as the isolated state stepped up its defiance of tough new UN and US sanctions.
Wary EU Leaders Meet on Turkey Migration Deal
European Union leaders met to seek agreement with Turkey to stop migrants from reaching Greece. They also voiced a mix of hope of fixing the crisis and caution that deal could fall through or prove unworkable.
Militant Kurds Claim Ankara Bomb, German Missions Shut in Turkey
Kurdish militants claimed suicide bombing in Ankara that killed 37 people and warned of further attacks while Germany shut down its diplomatic missions and schools in Turkey.
Former Ruler Musharraf Leaves Pakistan After Government Lifts Travel Ban
Former dictator Pervez Musharraf left Pakistan for medical treatment in Dubai after the government lifted a travel ban imposed on him as he awaited trial on treason and other charges, his spokesman said.
Senators Say They Might Confirm Obama’s High Court Choice After US Election
Republican senators raised possibility they would confirm Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland before US president leaves office if Democrats retain White House in 8 November election.
US Presidential Candidate Cruz Appoints Islam Critics as Advisers
Ted Cruz, Donald Trump’s closest rival in the Republican race for the White House, named his national security advisers. This includes former staffers of President Ronald Reagan and members of a think tank that has been called an anti-Muslim “hate group” by a civil rights organization.
Zuma Rebuffs Suggestions of Outside Influence in South African Government
South African President Jacob Zuma fought back against suggestions that a prominent business family might have been behind his abrupt sacking of South Africa’s finance minister – a move which shook confidence in the country’s economic management.
Iran Tycoon’s Death Sentence Feeds Perceptions of High-Level Corruption
Iran’s planned execution of billionaire Babak Zanjani for corruption will mask the identity of senior officials who supported him, said the president and two lawmakers independently assessing case that fuels public cynicism about political graft.
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