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Turkey, a preferred destination for Russians looking to escape Western sanctions
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Farmers concerned at potential foot-and-mouth spread as Australia and Indonesia tackle outbreak
Farmers and authorities in Indonesia are working hard to contain the spread of foot and mouth disease, while the Australian government has committed millions of dollars towards biosecurity measures to …
Four charged over Cyprus ‘cash-for-passports’ scheme
former president of the Cyprus Parliament; Christakis Giovani, a former member of parliament and property developer; Antonis Antoniou, the Giovani Group’s executive director; and lawyer Andreas …
Timor-Leste Denied Entry to ASEAN – For Now
Expectations that Timor-Leste would be shepherded into the Association of Nations (ASEAN) this year by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen have been formally dashed a …
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort posed rare security challenges, experts say
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David Pocock urges Labor to stop ‘unjustified state secrecy’ over Timor-Leste papers
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Low-Cost Housing Magnates Reap Windfall From Surging Demand For Affordable Homes In The Philippines
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Indonesia includes Bali as priority zone for foot and mouth vaccination
Indonesia will include the popular tourist destination of Bali as one of its priority zones for a vaccination programme against foot and mouth disease (FMD) to prevent its further spread, a government …
Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate WCup workers
The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in 100 days and Human Rights Watch on Friday has again urged FIFA and the host nation to improve compensation for migrant workers and their families.