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US rebuffs Okinawa governor over base
US officials told the governor of Okinawa that there is no alternative but to build a military base on the southern Japanese island.

US officials told the governor of Okinawa that there is no alternative but to build a military base on the southern Japanese island.

Unknown assailants kill four Thai soldiers and wound eight others in two ambushes in the southern part of the country.

Pakistan stresses the need for a peaceful settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue.

The EU and Libya are holding talks on forming a joint naval force to fight gangs that smuggle migrants into Europe.

The Iranian foreign minister calls for regional cooperation in order to combat terrorism and extremism.

The latest round of the talks between Greece and its international creditors end without a deal.

Israeli forces clash with Ethiopians during a protest rally in Tel Aviv against racism and police brutality.

US President Barack Obama is a “dishonest” broker in the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

Royal Dutch Shell says it is discussing repayment of an outstanding debt to Iran of $2.3 billion as the energy giant eyes new opportunities in the country.

Iran is commemorating the 26th anniversary of the decease of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.

An American airline has made an apology to a US Muslim woman after a flight attendant accused her of being a terrorist.

Argentinians have staged massive rallies across the country condemning violence against women.

The US has devolved into a “soft-core totalitarian dictatorship” and other nations should disassociate from it, an activist and radio host says.

British Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will continue supporting militants fighting against the Syrian government.

French telecoms group Orange plans to end its cooperation with Israeli operator Partner.

Wisconsin police have concluded that white Officer Matt Kenny was justified in using deadly force against an unarmed black teenager.

Questions yet remain on why a BBC journalist killed off Queen on Twitter.

Iraqi police say 11 people have been killed and dozens others wounded in separate blasts in different districts of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.