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Rouhani: Saudis will regret planting hatred in Yemen

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is harshly criticizing Saudi Arabia, warning that the Saudi royal family in Riyadh will harvest the hatred it is sowing in Yemen through its airstrike campaign. Since March 26, the Saudi-led coalition has been attacking Shiite rebels known as Houthis and allied fighters …

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Rumors prompt Chinese official to deny 'exodus' of bureaucrats amid anti-graft drive

BEIJING – A Chinese official has publicly denied rumors of an “exodus” of bureaucrats from civil service following reports of widespread unhappiness over poor working conditions and an anti-corruption drive. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security spokesman Li Zhong told reporters Friday that some resignations were to be expected. …

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German train drivers going on strike again in increasingly bitter dispute with rail operator

BERLIN – A German train drivers’ union says they will stage another strike after talks with the country’s main railway operator over the weekend failed to produce an agreement. The GDL union said Monday that freight train drivers would go on strike Tuesday and passenger train drivers would follow Wednesday, …

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