Two Koreas, UNC wrap up first session of talks
SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters): North and South Korea held their first three-way talks with the United Nations Command (UNC) on Tuesday to discuss ways to demilitarise the border as the neighbours push for peace, Seoul's defence ministry said.The two sides agreed this week to begin reconnecting rail and road links,...
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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (right) holding talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (right) holding talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. They discussed the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi — Reuters
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Australian PM criticised over Jerusalem comments
CANBERRA, Oct 16 (Reuters): Australian Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election in four days, said on Tuesday Canberra was open to recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital, prompting concern from Indonesian and Palestinian officials.Morrison's comments about recognising Jerusalem and possibly moving Australia's embassy there, just like...
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Separatist group kidnaps Iranian forces on Pakistan border
LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters): At least 10 Iranian security personnel including Revolutionary Guards were kidnapped on the border with Pakistan on Tuesday, state media reported.A separatist group that claimed responsibility described the act as revenge for oppression of Sunni Muslims.The Revolutionary Guards, Iran's top security force, said in a statement...
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