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Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo
Times of India
WASHINGTON: The Cuban flag was raised over Havana's embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years as the United States and Cuba formally restored relations, opening a new chapter of engagement between the former Cold War foes.
Caribbean communism comes to Washington as Cuban embassy reopens following 54 ...   ABC Online
US-Cuba relations: It's business as usual in 'occupied' Guantanamo   Sydney Morning Herald
US and Cuba Reopen Long-Closed Embassies   New York Times
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Mirror.co.uk

Dozens dead after terror attack in Turkish border city
CNN
Suruc, Turkey (CNN) An apparent suicide bombing ripped through a rally Monday in the Turkish border town of Suruc, killing at least 31 people, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said. At least 100 others were wounded, provincial Gov. Izzettin Kucuk ...

Suspected Islamic State bomber kills 30 in Turkish town   Reuters
Turkey bomb blast kills 31, over 100 injured; officials suspect IS involvement   The Indian Express
Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 31 in Turkish Border Town   Wall Street Journal
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NEWS.com.au (blog)
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The truth is out there: Stephen Hawking and Russian billionaire launch $100M ...
Vancouver Sun
LONDON — Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has joined a Russian billionaire to launch a major new effort to listen for aliens in the search for extraterrestrial life. Hawking has offered his support to tech entrepreneur Yuri Milner's Breakthrough ...

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The Indian Express

Russia's UN draft on MH17 crash does not call for tribunal
The Indian Express
Russia said it opposed a draft submitted by Malaysia on behalf of the five countries that would establish an international tribunal. Google +. Comments. By: AP | United Nations | Published:July 21, 2015 8:50 am. MH17, malaysia mh17, MH17 victims, crash ...

UPDATE 1-Russia makes rival UN move on MH17 probe after dismissing tribunal bid   Reuters
Russia's UN draft on MH17 crash doesn't call for tribunal   The Denver Post
'So many people! Oh my God' - horrific new footage of MH17 crash site emerges   TVNZ
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DAWN.com

Senegal tries ex-Chadian dictator
DAWN.com
DAKAR: Chadian dictator Hissene Habre went on trial Monday in Senegal, a quarter of a century after his bloodsoaked reign came to an end, in a prosecution seen as a test case for African justice. Once dubbed “Africa's Pinochet”, the 72-year-old has ...
Ex-dictator of Chad denies legitimacy of torture crimes trial in Senegal   The Globe and Mail
Ex-Leader of Chad Goes on Trial for Crimes Against Humanity   New York Times
'African traitors!' Chad dictator trial in Senegal has a chaotic start   Telegraph.co.uk
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Irish Examiner

Investors eye Iran prospects
Irish Examiner
Investors are racing to establish funds for Iran following last week's nuclear deal with world powers, and many others are tapping into multinationals already present in the $400bn economy. The agreement has made some seek a foothold in Tehran's $100bn ...

Foreign investors try to tap into Iran   The Nation
Iran, Germany open new chapter in economic ties   Tehran Times
Catching worms   Jerusalem Post Israel News
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Japan annual defense paper shows heightened worry over China
Washington Post
TOKYO — Japan has emphasized China as a threat in escalating regional tensions as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government tries to convince the public of the need to pass legislation to give Japan's military a greater role. The Cabinet on Tuesday ...

Japan ratchets up criticism of China in revised defence paper | Reuters   Firstpost
Japan Criticizes China's Position on Maritime Claims in Report   Bloomberg

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