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  Last update: 14:26 21.10.2019

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  Asia & Pacific

  China's Defence Chief Took Dig at US 'Instigating Colour Revolution' Apropos Hong Kong Rallies?

  Although no foreign power has been mentioned in the defence minister’s speech, many understood there was a direct reference to the US, which the other day okayed the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The act aims to take measures against the sitting Hong Kong government, against the backdrop of ongoing opposition protests.

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  Last update: 14:19 21.10.2019

  14:19 21.10.2019

  Middle East

  5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Iran - Reports

  At the moment there is no official information about casualties or damage caused by the natural disaster. The quake was also reported in nearby Dubai.

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  Last update: 10:28 21.10.2019

  10:28 21.10.2019

  Middle East

  Live Updates: Kurds Have Begun Leaving Safe Zones in Syria - Ankara

  Last week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that his forces would "crush the heads" of Syrian Kurdish forces if they did not complete a pullout from the border area.

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  Last update: 13:10 21.10.2019

  13:10 21.10.2019

  Russia

  Russian MoD Dismisses Reports About 'Abnormal Situation' During Grom Military Drills

  Ballistic and cruise missiles were fired as part of the Grom (Thunder) 2019 strategic exercises led by Russian President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Vladimir Putin, the Defence Ministry said on 17 October.

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  Last update: 10:23 21.10.2019

  10:23 21.10.2019

  Viral

  Clinton in Hot Water After Mocking Trump's Letter to Erdogan With Parody 'Don't Be a D*ck' Note

  Last week, a letter Donald Trump sent to the Turkish president was released by reporters; it made the rounds on social media and prompted netizens to come up with a slew of jokes about the US president’s strongly-worded address. Former first lady and Trump’s political rival Hillary Clinton could not help but enter the fray to add her two cents.

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  Last update: 12:30 21.10.2019

  12:30 21.10.2019

  Europe

  I've Come to Reclaim My Family's Home: Nazi Victims' Tales of Victory and Betrayal in Modern Germany

  In September, I reported on a groundbreaking restitution case making its way through Germany’s Federal Administrative Court. In brief, Friedrich Solms-Baruth, grandson of a conspirator in Operation Valkyrie, the failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler, sought the return of assets stolen by the Nazis in the wake of the plot’s miscarriage.

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  Last update: 15:14 21.10.2019

  15:14 21.10.2019

  Africa

  Africa Is Interested in Russia's Technologies, Energy Experience - Egypt Foreign Minister

  CAIRO (Sputnik) - As African nations prioritise being integrated in the global economy, they have a significant interest in Russia's high technologies and its experience in energy and infrastructure, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said in an interview ahead of the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit.

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  Last update: 14:19 21.10.2019

  14:19 21.10.2019

  Viral

  Kylie Jenner Flaunts Her Billionaire Derriere Leaving Followers Ecstatic

  Although the young Kardashian has made millions by selling make-up, her beauty empire is obviously not the only asset that she takes pride in. Like her older sister Kim Kardashian, who turns 39 today, Kylie Jenner has an outstanding bum to her name.