Mattis visits China amid Korea talks, strategic tensions

Mattis visits China amid Korea talks, strategic tensions

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US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will make his first visit to China this week amid rising tensions between the two countries but also a deep need for Beijing's support in nuclear talks with North Korea. Mattis told reporters Sunday he wants to "take measure" of China's strategic ambitions after…

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Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won tightly-contested presidential polls, the election authority said Monday, extending his 15-year grip on power as the opposition complained…
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Mattis visits China amid Korea talks, strategic tensions
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US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will make his first visit to China this week amid rising tensions between the two countries but also a…
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Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won tightly-contested presidential polls, the election authority said Monday, extending his 15-year grip on power as the opposition complained bitterly…
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‘Crazy’ or in love, Russia dances to Latin World Cup beat
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Latin American countries have sprung a World Cup surprise by filling Russia's 11 host cities with tens of thousands of fans from Mexico and Colombia…

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Spain approaching Morocco with ‘eyes open’, says Hierro

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Kane fires England to World Cup knockout stage

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32 Fulani civilians killed in Mali attack: local group

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France arrests 10 ultra-right suspects over plot to attack Muslims

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New protest in Greece against Macedonia name deal

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Ethiopia arrests 30 over deadly grenade attack at leader’s rally

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Britain’s Prince William in Jordan for historic Middle East tour

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Syria forces impose ‘curfew’ in Raqa fearing instability, IS

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Banksy needles France on migrants with Paris mural blitz

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Italian minister tells foreign rescue ships to stop migrant pick-ups

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