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China Says Ready To Deal With Any Fallout From US Trade Row

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are in the middle of a trade war that might hurt China and US imports (AFP)

Beijing:  China is well prepared to handle any negative effects from its trade dispute with the United States, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that Beijing's tariff hikes on US imports will not have a big
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China Air Force Again Circles Taiwan In ''Sacred Mission''

Taiwan claimed by Beijing as Chinese territory, is one of China's most sensitive issues. (File)

Beijing/Taipei:  Chinese aircraft have again flown around self-ruled Taiwan in what China's air force on Thursday called a "sacred mission", as Taiwan denounced its big neighbour over what it called a policy of military
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Rabat, Morocco:  "Even a pet animal is better treated," sobs 17-year-old Fatima, one of thousands of young girls exploited and too often abused while working as housemaids for unscrupulous employers in Morocco.

She has managed to get to the Annajda help centre for battered women in the capital, Rabat.

"I only wanted to
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Acid Attack On 3 Girls In Pak By Uncle For Rejecting Marriage Proposal

The girls suffered burns on their face and arms and were admitted to a hospital.

Islamabad:  Three girls, including a sister duo, in Pakistan's Punjab province suffered burn injuries in an acid attack today when they were allegedly attacked by the sisters' uncle for rejecting a marriage proposal, according to media
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Israeli Army Reservists Received Mistaken Emergency Message On Holiday

Israel's military said the message was issued by an automated system by accident. (File)

Jerusalem:  Israeli army reservists received an emergency message calling them to duty early Thursday as the country celebrated Independence Day -- but found out shortly later the message had been a mistake.

A military spokesman

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Qatar Joins Gulf War Games In Apparent Compromise

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt cut all ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism (AFP)

Riyadh:  Qatari forces participated in joint military exercises that ended in Saudi Arabia this week, in an apparent sign of some compromise among US-allied Arab states locked in a nearly year-long dispute.

Saudi Arabia,

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