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Madagascar opposition snubs UN envoy mediating to end crisis

The opposition in Madagascar on Monday said it was shunning a UN special envoy who is trying to broker an end to a political crisis ahead of a general election. "Let the Madagascans speak to each other," opposition member of parliament Hanitriniaina Razafimanantsoa told protesters gathering for the 17th straight day in the capital Antananarivo. [...]

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US President's move to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal could spark a dangerous global crisis

President Donald Trump on Tuesday can land his most devastating blow yet on the legacy of Barack Obama, but a move to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal could also spark a dangerous global crisis. Source: Latest CNN News

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Trump teases fate of US detainees in North Korea like reality TV

President Donald Trump has actively cultivated an air of suspense around his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but his decision last week to add another dose of reality-TV drama by teasing the release of three Americans currently being detained by the regime is raising concerns among former US diplomats. Source: Latest [...]

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Malaysia's jailed Anwar urges voters to pick former nemesis Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim urged voters to choose his former political nemesis, Mahathir Mohamad, less than 24 hours ahead of the most hotly contested general election in the country's history. Source: Reuters World News

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McCain to block Trump from his funeral

Utah GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch said Monday it is "ridiculous" that ailing Sen. John McCain, also a Republican, doesn't want President Donald Trump to attend his funeral, as was reported over the weekend. Source: Latest CNN News

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Jailed Malaysian leader Anwar urges voters to pick former nemesis Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday urged voters to choose his former political nemesis, Mahathir Mohamad, less than 24 hours ahead of the most hotly contested general election in the country's history. Source: Reuters World News

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Hungary plans fiscal stimulus, sees no Polish-style conflict

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's government is planning new fiscal stimulus measures to keep economic growth above 4 percent, a senior aide told Reuters late on Monday, ruling out a Polish-style conflict with European Union authorities over the rule of law. Source: Reuters World News

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