Syrian army secures borders in the triangle of ground zero

DARAA, Syria - The official Syrian flag is again fluttering at ground zero, a triangle of Syrian territory slicing between Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Nagasaki marks 73 years since atomic bombings

The only country to be struck by atomic bombs, Japan has refused to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons that more than 120 member states of the United Nations adopted last year.

Seoul: Neighbors to meet to prepare for summit

SEOUL - The Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will meet on Monday at the border village of Panmunjom for highlevel talks meant to prepare for a new summit between ROK President Moon Jae-in and DPRK's top leader Kim Jongun, Seoul said on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia affirms oil supply to Canada despite row

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that its oil supply to Canada would resume normally despite the political rifts between the two countries, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Xi's envoy attends inauguration for Colombian leader

BOGOTA - President Xi Jinping's special envoy Li Xiaopeng, also the transport minister, attended the Colombian presidential inauguration and met with the new president, Ivan Duque, in the country's capital city on Tuesday.

US imposing new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON - The United States has said it will impose new sanctions on Russia for "illegally using a chemical weapon" in an attempt to kill a former spy and his daughter in the United Kingdom this year - a claim denied by Moscow.

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US sanctions sour ties with Europe

BRUSSELS/TEHERAN - The United States has intensified pressure on the Iranian government after slapping tough economic sanctions on Teheran, whilst widening a disagreement with the European Union over a landmark nuclear accord.

Shanshan churning toward Japan

TOKYO - A powerful typhoon was churning toward Japan on Wednesday, prompting the weather agency to warn of heavy rain and strong winds and forcing airlines to cancel scores of flights.

Canada seeks to cool Saudi dispute

OTTAWA - Canada plans to seek help from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom to defuse an escalating dispute with Saudi Arabia, sources said on Tuesday, but close ally the United States made clear it would not get involved.

Najib charged with money laundering

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak was hit with new charges on Wednesday linked to a multibillion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his shock election defeat in May.

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