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Ariana Grande to step back from public life following ‘scrutiny’
The singer and actor, who is on tour, will no longer star in the London revival of “Sunday in the Park With George,” which is set to open in summer…
Posted inMIDDLE EAST
Analysis-How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Iran is betting it can outlast Washington by turning the Middle East's trade routes, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure into pressure points that…
Posted inMIDDLE EAST
Suspected suicide bombing at police station kills 17 in Pakistan, officials say
PESHAWAR/DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Aug 3 (Reuters) - At least 17 people were killed in a suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, a rescue…
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‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Posted inMIDDLE EAST
Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks
Iran denied any negotiations were taking place with the United States after President Donald Trump said new talks would begin Monday in an effort to end their war, now in…
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Two workers told to re-enter quake-hit Japan mall before fatal blast
The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.
Posted inMIDDLE EAST
Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert
By Xinghui KokSINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The British band Massive Attack said its members were detained by Singapore police and "isolated and separately questioned" after the two performers raised…
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Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan
Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
Posted inASIA NEWS
‘How can the United States possibly compete with China?’
Yes, China certainly seems daunting. Go there and take a look at massive modern factories operating 24/7, millions of industrial and domestic service robots, along with what look like never-ending…
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Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.