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Trump warns Iran not to kill protesters, door still open to talks 12 Jan 2020 - 05:24 pm
:U.S. President Donald Trump rallies with supporters in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Restive Philippine volcano prompts evacuation of thousands of residents 12 Jan 2020 - 01:35 pm
People take photos of a phreatic explosion from the Taal volcano as seen from the town of Tagaytay in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, on January 12, 2020. AFP / Bullit Marquez
Indian police battle anti-Modi protesters over disputed law 12 Jan 2020 - 01:02 pm
Demonstrators shout slogans to protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a demonstration in Kolkata on January 12, 2020. AFP / Dibyangshu Sarkar
Tiny Philippine volcano ejects smoke and ash, villagers flee 12 Jan 2020 - 12:36 pm
 People take photos of a phreatic explosion from the Taal volcano as seen from the town of Tagaytay in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, on January 12, 2020. / AFP / Bullit MARQUEZ
Political newcomer to become Malta's prime minister 12 Jan 2020 - 11:30 am
Leadership contenders Robert Abela and Chris Fearne attend outgoing Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Joseph Muscat's final speech at the party's Congress before the election of a new party leader at the Corradino Sports Pavilion in Paola, Malta Janu
Thousands join Thai anti-government run, while rival camp pushes back 12 Jan 2020 - 10:44 am
People take part in a
Brazil's education minister mocked for Twitter spelling error 12 Jan 2020 - 10:34 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 09, 2019, the new Brazilian Education Minister Abraham Weintraub delivers a speech during his appointment ceremony at Planalto Palace in Brasilia. AFP / EVARISTO SA
U.S. winter storms cause 10 deaths, flight cancellations, power outages 12 Jan 2020 - 10:33 am
This handout image obtained courtesy of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff's Office shows the aftermath of a powerfull storm on January 11, 2020. AFP PHOTO / Lt. Bill Davis / Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office
UN welcomes announcement of ceasefire in Libya 12 Jan 2020 - 10:26 am
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Trump warns Iran against 'massacre' as protests erupt over jetliner downing 12 Jan 2020 - 09:35 am
A rose rests on a page featuring photographs of people who have died in Iran as Iranian Americans from across California converge in Los Angeles to participate in the California Convention for a Free Iran and to express support for nationwide protests in
Aussie cricket legends to pad up for bushfire relief 12 Jan 2020 - 09:17 am
The sails of the Opera House are lit with a series of images to show support for the communities affected by the bushfires and to express the gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers in Sydney on January 11, 2020. Massive bushfires in southeaste
Jack Ma, Grab eye opportunities in Singapore digital bank battle 12 Jan 2020 - 09:00 am
This illustration photograph taken on January 9, 2020 shows banking and purchasing apps on a smartphone in Singapore. AFP / Roslan Rahman
Queen, Prince Harry, senior royals set for crisis meeting 12 Jan 2020 - 08:54 am
 FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Canada House in London, Britain January 7, 2020. Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via REUTERS/
Chinese media blame 'dirty tactics' for Tsai's Taiwan poll win 12 Jan 2020 - 08:42 am
Presidential Office Secretary-General Chen Chu, Vice President-elect William Lai, incumbent Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and incumbent Vice President Chen Chien-jen celebrate at a rally after their election victory, outside the Democratic Progressive Par
UK ambassador to Iran arrested: British govt 12 Jan 2020 - 08:24 am
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Gambia’s Jammeh seeks return to nation he ruled for 22 years 11 Jan 2020 - 06:03 pm
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PROFILE: Oman's new sultan Haitham bin Tariq 11 Jan 2020 - 05:27 pm
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in Muscat, Oman January 11, 2020. REUTERS/Sultan Al Hasani
Syrian regime airstrikes kill 17 civilians in Idlib 11 Jan 2020 - 04:19 pm
Panicked residents run following an air strike by pro-regime forces in the nothwestern Syrian city of Idlib on January 11, 2020. / AFP / Omar HAJ KADOUR