Afghan neighbours signal opposition
KABUL, Oct 08 (Reuters): Afghanistan's regional neighbors, including American allies, appeared to unite against U.S. President Donald Trump's stated aim of taking over the Bagram military base near Kabul, according to a statement released after they met in Moscow.The "Moscow Format" meeting on Afghanistan - the seventh such event hosted...
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Japan's likely next premier wrestles coalition backlash
TOKYO, Oct 08 (Reuters): Japan's likely next premier Sanae Takaichi is already facing criticism from her ruling party's long-time coalition partner, a rift that could delay or, in an extreme scenario, jeopardise her premiership.Hardline conservative Takaichi, selected to head the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a weekend vote, on Tuesday...
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Trump asks Turkey to 'persuade Hamas' on Gaza peace plan, says Erdogan
ISTANBUL, Oct 08 (AFP): US President Donald Trump asked Turkey to "persuade" Hamas to accept his plan for ending the Gaza war, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a transcript shared by his office Wednesday.His remarks came as negotiators from Israel and Hamas were due to hold a third day...
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Landslide in northern India hits bus: 15 killed
NEW DELHI, Oct 08 (AP): At least 15 people were killed late Tuesday after debris from a massive landslide hit a bus in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, local authorities said.The bus was traveling on a hilly stretch near Bilaspur district when a landslide struck following days of torrential...
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