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Russia to US: Shut Turkey-Syria border

RUSSIA

Russia to US: Shut Turkey-Syria border

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasizes the need to close the Turkish-Syrian border to prevent the flow of terrorists into Turkey.

China to US: Don't tread on the SCS

INTERVIEWS

China to US: Don't tread on the SCS

China will remain steadfast in protecting its sovereignty over the South China Sea, an American political analyst says.

‘No justification for NATO's existence’

INTERVIEWS

‘No justification for NATO's existence’

The Western military alliance, NATO, has no justification for its existence because there is no immediate threat to the US and Europe, says James Jatras.

Britain lifts minimum pay for over 1mn

BUSINESS

Britain lifts minimum pay for over 1mn

The British government says it has increased the minimum wage for more than a million people, but the move has drawn little applause as the pay rise still is far outstripped by inflation in the country.