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'Okinawa to cancel US base approval'

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'Okinawa to cancel US base approval'

The governor of the Japanese island of Okinawa says he will cancel approval for relocation work for a contentious US air base there.

Iran to launch intl. halal food brand soon

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Iran to launch intl. halal food brand soon

Iran plans to launch its international halal food brand in the next few months, aiming to tap an under-served regional market of 400 million people, an official says.

Amnesty slams EU asylum system

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Amnesty slams EU asylum system

Amnesty International blames the European Union (EU)’s “collapsing” asylum system for the refugee crisis facing the bloc.

Cameron in Beirut on surprise visit

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Cameron in Beirut on surprise visit

British PM makes a surprise visit to Lebanon where he plans to visit Syrian refugees and meet with his Lebanese counterpart.