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Members of the Taliban handover their weapons and join in the Afghan government's reconciliation and reintegration program in Jalalabad, Afghanistan June 25, 2020.

03:26 GMT 02 July 2020 / updated: 04:22 GMT US

What a Story! US Media Date 'Russian Bounties' 5 Years Back, Name 'Key Middleman' in 'Money Transfers'

From left, Vice President Joe Biden, Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, and first lady Michelle Obama stand during an interfaith memorial service for the fallen police officers and members of the Dallas community at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Dallas.

43 Alumni: Ex-George W. Bush Allies Back Joe Biden to Mobilise Republicans Against Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido takes part in a news conference after Venezuela's pro-government supreme court replaced the leaders of two key opposition parties, months ahead of legislative elections in Caracas, Venezuela June 17, 2020

UK Unequivocally Recognises Guaido as President of Venezuela in Legal Battle for Gold

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions

Nicola Sturgeon Slams Boris Johnson’s 'No Border Between England and Scotland' Remarks as 'Absurd'

Election Commission: Russian Constitutional Changes Approved by 77.92% as 100% of Ballots Counted

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World
'Groundless Accusations': Moscow Says No Proof of Russia’s Alleged ‘Collusion' With Taliban
On Tuesday, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said that the US Department of Defence has no evidence to back up allegations about collusion between Russia and the Taliban.
Last update: 07:28 GMT 02.07.2020
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Middle East
Iran Nuclear Spokesman Confirms 'Incident' Near Natanz Nuclear Site
The facility in Natanz in the central Iranian province of Isfahan is the country's primary uranium enrichment facility. Iran began expanding its enrichment programme after the United States unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal, which curbed the Islamic Republic's nuclear ambitions in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
Last update: 06:44 GMT 02.07.2020
06:44 GMT 02.07.2020
Asia & Pacific
Over 100 Dead in Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide as Operation to Rescue Trapped Workers Underway
According to the fire service department, the miners were collecting stones in a jade-rich area of Kachin, Myanmar's northernmost state, when the landslide buried them.
Last update: 05:58 GMT 02.07.2020
05:58 GMT 02.07.2020
Middle East
Mockery and Disappointment Over Empty Vows: Israeli Tweeps React to 'Annexation' That Never Happened
Many Israelis were not surprised by Netanyahu backtracking from his plan to extend Israeli sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, especially given that he had broken a number of other promises made to voters in the past.
Last update: 07:45 GMT 02.07.2020
07:45 GMT 02.07.2020
US
Twitter Rage: #HeWentToJared Trending After Ad by Pro-Biden Group Goes Viral
Donald Trump’s son-in-law has long been dogged by accusations of nepotism and conflicts of interest stemming from his role as White House senior adviser.
Last update: 07:26 GMT 02.07.2020
07:26 GMT 02.07.2020
Asia & Pacific
Beijing Urges India to 'Immediately' Correct Its 'Discriminatory Actions' Against Chinese Companies
Following a border dispute with China in the Ladakh region, India began an economic offensive on China, banning 59 Chinese apps on Monday and scrutinising Chinese imports at its ports.
Last update: 07:00 GMT 02.07.2020
07:00 GMT 02.07.2020
Opinion
Julian Assange's 'Torture' Has 'Intensified' and Must Be Stopped, Clinical Psychologist Says
The Lancet medical journal has published a second letter drafted by physicians from around the world demanding an end to the ongoing mistreatment of WikiLeaks publisher and founder Julian Assange.
Last update: 05:03 GMT 02.07.2020
05:03 GMT 02.07.2020
World
Coronavirus Live Updates: India Surpasses 600,000 Infected
Multiple research centres in numerous countries are trying to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus, as the number of those infected has already surpassed 10.6 million worldwide, while the death toll stands at around 515,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.