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Date: January 18, 2017Author: Jay B Huwieler

Qatar says there has been 'small progress' in resolving Gulf dispute December 14, 2019
Qatar's foreign minister said on Saturday there has been small progress to resolve a 2-1/2 year dispute between the Gulf state and its neighbors.
North Korea says it conducted another crucial test at satellite launch site: KCNA December 14, 2019
North Korea said it had conducted another test at a satellite launch site on Friday to bolster its strategic nuclear deterrence, North Korean state media outlet KCNA reported on Saturday.
Thai opposition leader calls for peaceful protest December 14, 2019
Thai opposition party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit called for a peaceful protest on Saturday after asking supporters to mobilize in the face of a possible ban on his Future Forward party.
U.S. sanctions on Iran violate international law: Mahathir December 14, 2019
The American sanctions imposed on Iran violate the United Nations charter and international law, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told a conference in Qatar on Saturday.
Malaysia PM suggests he could stay in office beyond 2020 December 14, 2019
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad suggested on Saturday he may seek to stay in power after 2020.
Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign December 14, 2019
The South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday extended a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak which has killed 72 people, mostly infants, as New Zealand announced NZ$1 million ($640,700) to help combat measles in the Pacific.
New Zealand divers search contaminated waters for volcano victims December 14, 2019
New Zealand divers searched contaminated waters near the volcanic White Island on Saturday in an attempt to retrieve two remaining bodies, following a fatal eruption earlier this week, said police.
Chile must prosecute police, army for violence against protesters: U.N. December 14, 2019
Chilean police and soldiers used excessive or unnecessary force to quell recent demonstrations, committing serious human rights violations including unlawful killings and torture that should be prosecuted, the United Nations said on Friday.
Hong Kong leader Lam heads for Beijing as pressure mounts at home December 14, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam left for Beijing on Saturday for her first visit to the Chinese capital since her government was handed a crushing defeat in local elections last month, prompting speculation about changes to her leadership team.
Armed group claims killing four humanitarian hostages in Nigeria, aid organization says December 14, 2019
An armed group that kidnapped humanitarian workers in northeastern Nigeria five months ago has claimed it killed four hostages, international aid agency Action Against Hunger said on Friday.

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