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Russia slams Belgium seizure of assets
The Kremlin slams Belgium’s order to freeze the assets of Russian diplomatic missions and other organizations.

The Kremlin slams Belgium’s order to freeze the assets of Russian diplomatic missions and other organizations.

Maltese authorities are contacting Iran for possible renewal of shipping trade ruptured by US-led sanctions, the country’s national newspaper reported on Thursday.

An agreement that gives the US military permanent presence in Spain is aimed at “maintaining hegemonic control” over Africa, says an analyst.

Burundi says it agrees ‘in principle’ to the deployment of military observers to monitor the country’s upcoming polls.

“War has been declared on African Americans by the Anglo-American, Nazi terrorist groups and our government is in denial,” says a researcher and historian.

Israeli troops shoot and injure at least two Palestinian men during a series of violent clashes in the occupied West Bank.

An Israeli sniper celebrates in recording the gunning down of an unarmed Palestinian on video.

Boko Haram Takfiri militants attack two villages in southern Niger, killing 40 civilians.

Iran expects its gas production to grow 71% in the next four years, putting the country on course to take over as the second biggest gas producer, an official said on Thursday.

Thailand confirms the country’s first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

NATO says it is carrying out its 'biggest' military reinforcement since the Cold War.

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen after India announced a similar gesture to mark the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

The suspect in a shooting that killed 9 African Americans in a church in Charleston, South Carolina, has been identified as Dylann Roof, 21.

A new detailed report calls for vital repairs of British parliament that could cost almost £6bn

Residents of the Syrian city of as-Suwayda are volunteering to join forces with the country's Army to defend the city against militant attacks.

A study of depression in new dads has found over a third say they are struggling to cope with mental pressures.

IMF chief says there is "no period of grace" for Greek debt payment.

A US federal appeals court has allowed a group of immigrants to sue Bush administration officials of widespread constitutional violations after 9/11.