France 'to repatriate 130 suspected Isil members from Syria' over security concerns
France is reportedly planning to repatriate more than 100 French Isil suspects from Syria amid fears they could lose track of them after US troops withdraw from the war-torn country.Some 130 Islamic State suspects being held in custody by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in prisons across northern Syria are to be brought back within the next few weeks.
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India: Rahul Gandhi Promises Universal Income for Poor Indians
The candidate for Prime Minister of India, Rahul Gandhi, announced that the Indian National Congress (INC) party which he represents will secure a universal basic income for the poor after winning April’s Lok Sabha elections.
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Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas accepts resignation of PM Hamdallah
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in a development which will likely complicate efforts at reconciliation with Gaza's Hamas rulers.Abbas accepted the government’s resignation and ordered it to continue performing its duties until a new cabinet can be formed, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
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French “yellow vests” applaud workers’ struggles against social inequality
Some 69,000 people participated in the eleventh weekly protest of “yellow vests” in France, according to the Interior Ministry. Demonstrators told the World Socialist Web Site that they rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed “great national debate” and hailed workers’ struggles against social inequality around the world.
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U.S. warns of 'serious consequences' after Venezuela moves against Guaido
The Trump administration warned of “serious consequences” after Venezuela’s government moved to freeze the bank accounts of self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido on Tuesday, while state-run oil company PDVSA sought to sidestep U.S. sanctions.
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Bolton's notepad reveals Trump is considering sending 5,000 troops to Colombia amid Venezuela crisis
The White House is seemingly open to sending up to 5,000 troops to Colombia as President Donald Trump squares off with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.During a press conference on Monday, reporters spotted national security adviser John Bolton carrying a notepad that appeared to say: "Afghanistan -> Welcome the Talks. 5,000 troops to Colombia."
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Leaks expose UK and EU government plans for military deployment in Brexit crisis
The Sunday Times has reported that the Conservative government is planning for the possible imposition of martial law as a result of the deepening crisis over Britain’s exiting the European Union (EU). The Daily Mirror reported that the EU is anticipating violence on the streets and decades of political instability.The Sunday Times report is based on leaks from the Cabinet Office
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China shows off new ‘Guam Killer’ missile, as tensions with US rise
China has unveiled a new intermediate-range ballistic missile that it claims can strike the US territory of Guam or its warships at sea. The show of strength comes as both countries square off over Taiwan.The Сhinese government revealed footage of the Dongfeng-26 ballistic missile on state television on Sunday, according to the South China Morning Post.
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Two bombs explode in southeast Iran, police officers wounded
Two bombs exploded on Tuesday in front of a police station in the city of Zahedan in southeastern Iran, local officials told state media, causing minor injuries to three police officers.Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group, claimed responsibility for the explosions. The group said it had targeted a police station with “two strong bombs”, damaging a police car and motorcycle
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