US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.
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Major Nigeria police reform edges forward with senate approval
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces, following lower chamber passage earlier this month of what could be a potentially sweeping security reform.
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
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Trump consolidates rightward shift in Latin America
A victory by hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election was another diplomatic victory in Latin America for US leader Donald Trump, who is pushing for the region to crack down on organized crime and migration.
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Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
A US federal judge asked on Wednesday for an explanation for why a tarpaulin continues to cover the facade of the Kennedy Center where President Donald Trump's name was recently removed.
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Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
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Germany sinks troubled warship project in blow to naval ambitions
Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the mammoth warship project suffered lengthy delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military.
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Left-wing candidate concedes tight Colombia election
Colombian leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda on Wednesday conceded defeat in the tightly fought presidential election won by hard-right rival Abelardo de la Espriella.
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US health deals cause trouble for Kenya govt
Washington's transactional approach to aid has sparked anger in Kenya, with pushback over deals for an Ebola quarantine centre and access to personal health data.
Read moreNo price shock for 'GTA VI' as gamers gear up for preorders
Gamers impatient for "Grand Theft Auto VI" to hit consoles in November learned Wednesday they will not face a widely-anticipated price shock, as developer Rockstar Games announced details of preorders set to open at midnight on Thursday.
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