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Imprisoned PKK leader calls for new laws that would advance peace with the Turkish government

The imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group in Turkey is urging the government in Ankara to adopt new legislation that would advance peace effort to end their decades-long conflict

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US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East

The U.S. Embassy in Israel has told its staff that it can leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

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Cambodia welcomes return of centuries-old artifacts taken by notorious smuggling ring

Cambodia welcomes home 74 ancient artifacts that officials say looters stole during decades of war and unrest

Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

Zimbabwe refuses to sign agreement and Kenya faces a court case over data sharing as new aid deals come under scrutinyA series of bilateral health agreements being negotiated between African countries and the administration of President Donald Trump have been labelled “clearly lop-sided” and “immoral” amid growing outrage at US demands, including countries being forced to share biological resources and data.It emerged this week that Zimbabwe had halted negotiations with the US for $350m (£258m) of health funding, saying the proposals risked undermining its sovereignty and independence. Continue reading...