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Anti-establishment Pakistani journalist escapes kidnap attempt 10 Jan 2018 - 12:14 pm
Pakistani journalist Taha Siddiqui, who escaped a kidnapping attempt, speaks at a gathering in Islamabad, Pakistan May 23, 2017. Picture taken May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Sara Farid
Firm to receive up to $70 mn if MH370 found in new hunt 10 Jan 2018 - 11:18 am
CEO of Ocean Infinity Limited Oliver Plunkett speaks during a press conference after a signing ceremony to resume the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 at the Malaysian federal administrative centre in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur on Ja
Myanmar police charge Reuters reporters under Official Secrets Act 10 Jan 2018 - 10:27 am
Journalists take part in a protest outside the court where Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo attend a hearing in Yangon, Myanmar January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
French President Macron says contract with China for 184 A320s to be finalised soon 10 Jan 2018 - 09:42 am
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech to the French community at the country's embassy in Beijing on January 10, 2018. Macron is on the final day of his visit to the Chinese capital. / AFP / Ludovic MARIN
One dead, 800 injured in Philippine Religious parade 10 Jan 2018 - 09:32 am
Devotees flock as a carriage bearing a Black Nazarene image makes its way back to Quiapo church, after a day-long annual religious procession in Manila, Philippines January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao
S.Korea's Moon says Trump deserves 'big' credit for North Korea talks 10 Jan 2018 - 08:28 am
South Korean President Moon Jae-in answers reporters' question during his New Year news conference at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul on January 10, 2018. AFP / POOL / KIM HONG-JI
As US freezes aid, Pakistan dismisses economic fears -- for now 10 Jan 2018 - 08:22 am
File photo of Pakistani flag flies on a mast as paramilitary Frontier Corps soldiers talk, August 23, 2013. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/Files
North Korea tells South it will not discuss nuclear arms in future talks 09 Jan 2018 - 10:17 pm
South Korea's Unification Minister Cho Myung-Gyun (L) shakes hands with North Korean chief delegate Ri Son-Gwon (2nd L) after their meeting at the border truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas on January 9, 2018
Three Islamic State militants killed in Afghanistan 09 Jan 2018 - 07:00 pm
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Thailand says drone users must register or face jail, fines 09 Jan 2018 - 11:51 am
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Rights group criticises Thai PM's cardboard cutout gesture 09 Jan 2018 - 11:03 am
Children pose next to a cardboard cut-out of Thailand's Prime Minster Prayuth Chan-ocha at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand January 8, 2018. Picture taken January 8, 2018. Dailynews via REUTERS
Pro-democracy leaders in court in Hong Kong 09 Jan 2018 - 10:42 am
(L-R) Pro-democracy activists Raphael Wong, Lee Wing-tat, Cheung Sau-yin, Chu Yiu-ming, Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man, Shiu Ka-chun, Chung Yiu-wa and Tanya Chan pose outside a court after a pre-trial hearing in Hong Kong, China January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yi
Macron urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism 09 Jan 2018 - 10:12 am
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a France-Chinese forum on the applications of artificial intelligence at SOHO 3Q in Beijing, China January 9, 2018. Reuters/Jason Lee
S.Korea to consider temporary lifting of N.Korea sanctions for Winter Olympics 09 Jan 2018 - 10:01 am
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Iranian oil tanker burns for third day after collision off China coast 09 Jan 2018 - 08:49 am
This handout photo from the Transport Ministry of China taken and released on January 9, 2018 shows smoke and flames coming from the burning oil tanker 'Sanchi' at sea off the coast of eastern China. AFP PHOTO / TRANSPORT MINISTRY OF CHINA
Singapore holds 17 men, seizes tanker over alleged Shell oil theft 09 Jan 2018 - 08:32 am
File photo of storm clouds gathering over Shell's Pulau Bukom oil refinery in Singapore January 30, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
China races to prevent environmental disaster from stricken tanker 09 Jan 2018 - 07:57 am
Smoke is seen from Panama-registered tanker SANCHI carrying Iranian oil after it collided with a Chinese freight ship in the East China Sea, in this still image taken from a January 7, 2018 video. China Central Television (CCTV) via REUTERS TV.
U.S. military helicopter makes emergency landing at Japanese hotel 08 Jan 2018 - 01:39 pm
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Europe

Local residents stand by a damaged shopping center following Russian strikes in Kyiv on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Tetiana Dzhafarova / AFP) Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city
People relax in deck chairs on the beach in Brighton, on the south coast of England on May 25, 2026, as Monday is expected to be the hottest bank holiday ever, with heatwave conditions spreading to parts of southeast England and London. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) Record May heatwave sweeps Britain as temperatures forecast to hit 35 degrees Celsius
A paddleboarder is seen between the stanchions of the derelict West Pier off the beach in Brighton, on the south coast of England on May 25, 2026, as Monday is expected to be the hottest bank holiday.(Photo by Ben Stansaal / AFP) UK beats May heat record with 33.5C registered near London
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Africa

File Photo S.Africa government holds urgent talks over anti-migrant tensions
A woman (top R) reacts as a person suspected of having died from Ebola is buried in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Glody MURHABAZI / AFP) WHO urges DRC's neighbours to act immediately on Ebola
Parishioners wash their hands before entering the church following local authorities’ instructions to limit the spread of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in Bunia on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Seros Muyisa / AFP) Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo: WHO chief
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Americas

Handout photo released by Mexico's Presidency press office shows Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Saul lopez Escorcia / Presidencia de Mexico / AFP) Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Orange County sheriff deputies block Western Avenue at Katella Avenue as roads remain closed after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026. Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP California chemical leak explosion threat 'eliminated,' fire officials say
Orange County sheriff deputies block Western Avenue at Katella Avenue as roads remain closed after a chemical leak in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP) Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure
Police vehicles and tape blocks off a crime scene near the White House after a gunman opened fire in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski / AFP) Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House

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