"The deal that Secretary of State John Kerry brokered to ease the Afghan election crisis with a sweeping audit of the vote was quietly built on an even more profound reshaping of the entire government …
Sri Lankan Muslim leader warns of radicalization after clashes
"Sri Lanka's Muslim minority could become radicalized and turn to foreign Islamic groups for support because of violent attacks on them by Buddhist hardliners, the island nation's main Muslim leader …
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China’s war on Ramadan sees Muslim students forced to break fast
"Chinese authorities in the restive far western region of Xinjiang have been forcing Muslim students at universities to eat during the daytime, violating their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. …
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Taliban debate merits of Islamic State’s caliphate announcement
"The Afghan Taliban have urged Muslims to avoid extremism and remain united, a message apparently aimed at the Islamic State (ISIL), which recently declared an Islamic caliphate in territory it …
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Japan Military Jets Scrambled Record 340 Times in April-June
"Japan said Wednesday that its military scrambled fighter jets a record 340 times in the three months to June in response to feared intrusions on its airspace, as tensions grow with China. The Joint …
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Obama Administration Defends Israeli Airstrikes but Cautions Against Ground War
"As the fighting between Hamas and Israel intensified, the Obama administration publicly defended Israel’s right to carry out airstrikes to stop Hamas’s rockets while privately cautioning it against …
EU imposes sanctions on South Sudanese military leaders
"The European Union on Thursday imposed a travel ban and asset freezes on two South Sudanese military leaders it said were violating ceasefire agreements put in place to stop fighting that has killed …
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South Sudan takes delivery of Chinese ATGWs
"South Sudan has taken delivery of a large shipment of Chinese infantry weapons that includes anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), according to shipping documents obtained by Bloomberg and passed on to …
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China, U.S. say committed to managing differences
" China and the United States need to manage their differences, the leaders of both countries said on Wednesday at the start of annual talks expected to focus on cyber-security, maritime disputes, the …
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North Korean nuclear and missile expert dies; more missiles fired
"A former North Korean missile expert who was sanctioned by the United Nations for his role in the North's nuclear and missile weapons programmes has died, state media said on Wednesday." Source: …
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