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  Last update: 11:50 20.05.2019

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  Middle East

  Russian Air Force Repels Terrorist Attack on Hmeymim Airbase - MoD

  The day before, the Russian Centre for Reconciliation in Syria reported that militants had violated the ceasefire regime in Idlib de-escalation zone 13 times in one day, injuring 3 Syrian servicemen.

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  Last update: 14:15 20.05.2019

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  Business

  China Supports Huawei's Legal Action After Google Complies With US Ban

  Earlier, reports emerged that Google was severing dealings with Huawei in the wake of its blacklisting by the Trump Administration, with other top US tech companies suspending the supply of their software and components to the Chinese telecommunications giant.

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  Last update: 14:29 20.05.2019

  14:29 20.05.2019

  World

  UK Warns Iran of US Retaliation if Washington's Interests 'Attacked'

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  Last update: 12:57 20.05.2019

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  Asia & Pacific

  Balochistan Militants Issue Threat to Chinese President, Pakistan Over Joint Economic Corridor - Report

  China is investing over $60 billion in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that extends from Xinjiang Province in China to Gwadar in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Pakistan has already deployed an army division for CPEC security.

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  Last update: 13:15 20.05.2019

  13:15 20.05.2019

  Europe

  UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid's New Terrorism Bill for Dummies

  The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill received Royal Assent on 12 February 2019. Sputnik takes a look at some of the measures which are included in the legislation.

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  Last update: 13:19 20.05.2019

  13:19 20.05.2019

  Middle East

  Christian Churches Under Attack in West Bank, Prompt Action Demanded

  Reports say some Christians have been expressing concern that the Palestinian Authority security forces are not doing enough to protect Christian holy sites in the West Bank, adding that they feel deliberately targeted for their religion.

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  Last update: 14:06 20.05.2019

  14:06 20.05.2019

  Viral

  A Song of Starbucks and Bottles: Fans Spot NEW BLOOPER in Game of Thrones Finale

  The show’s latest and final gaffe evoked a mixed response from viewers, ranging from disappointment with the last season’s quality to simple amusement.

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  Last update: 13:40 20.05.2019

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  Viral

  Man Unearths Massive A$100,000 Gold Nugget in Australia - Reports

  After unearthing the treasure near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, the man had it appraised; the estimated worth of the nugget is approximately 100,000 Australian dollars (69,000 USD) at the current gold exchange rate, The West Australian said on Monday.