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'US using N Korea to contain China'

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'US using N Korea to contain China'

The US is using escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula to continue with its massive military buildup in the Asia-Pacific region, says an analyst.

Anti-charter protesters kill 8 Nepal police

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Anti-charter protesters kill 8 Nepal police

At least eight policemen are killed in a series of violent clashes with angry demonstrators protesting against a proposed new national constitution in Nepal.

Carnage on markets spurs meltdown fears

BUSINESS

Carnage on markets spurs meltdown fears

A continued selloff in Chinese shares is wreaking havoc across the global market, with the US industrial average Dow tumbling more than 1,000 points.

Obama can bypass Congress on Iran

FOREIGN POLICY

Obama can bypass Congress on Iran

US President Barack Obama has broad executive authority to circumvent Congress and ease many sanctions on Iran, experts say.

'US drawing military plan for Iran'

MILITARY

'US drawing military plan for Iran'

The US military is drawing plans for a potential “comprehensive attack” against Iran if the nuclear agreement collapses, says a report.

UN chief marks Nigeria terror attack

NIGERIA

UN chief marks Nigeria terror attack

The UN chief commemorates the fourth anniversary of a deadly attack on the global body by Boko Haram in Nigeria's capital, Abuja.

Anti-Iran military threats joke: Rouhani

POLITICS

Anti-Iran military threats joke: Rouhani

Iran's president says threats of military action and re-imposition of sanctions against Tehran will harm restoration of trust between Iran and six world powers.