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Russia presses UN agency to report on Syria

Two diplomats said Russian envoy Grigory Berdennikov urged action on an earlier request in comments Monday to the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation board.

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Vienna: Diplomats say that Russia is pressing the UN atomic agency to report on the nuclear risk of air strikes on Syria in efforts to stave off possible US attack.Two diplomats said Russian envoy Grigory Berdennikov urged action on an earlier request in comments Monday to the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation board.[caption id="attachment_1095611" align="alignleft" width="380"] Representational image. Reuters[/caption]A confidential letter from the Russian foreign ministry to IAEA chief Yukiya Amano obtained by The Associated Press Monday warns of the "catastrophic" consequences of a strike on a research reactor near Damascus.The diplomats, who were inside the closed meeting, demanded anonymity because they were not authorized to report on the discussion.The IAEA has said it is assessing Russia's request.Associated Press

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The White House said a tariff announcement will be made later on Thursday, with the Trump administration preparing fresh duties on around 60 economies, including India, China and the European Union.

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India rejects Pakistan's 'baseless' claims at Asean, says Indus Waters Treaty to remain on hold

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Indian trucker arrested in US over alleged theft of $3 million worth of tungsten powder

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Austria turns Hitler’s birthplace into a police station 81 years after his death: 5 things to know

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Nawaz Sharif wants to become prime minister of PoK — but laws framed by Pakistan disqualify him

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