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Russian court blocks Telegram messaging app
In a hearing that took a mere 20 minutes, a Russian court…
Donald Trump snubs Latin American partners
The US president is staying home from what would have been his…
Man Booker International Prize 2018 shortlist celebrates indie publishers
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Through myths, books and films, Friday the 13th has become an unusual…
Chinese exports drop in March, but trade gap with US widens
China's export growth unexpectedly fell last month, the first drop since February…
Borussia Dortmund and Schalke ready for decisive derby
Schalke and Dortmund are gearing up for a potentially pivotal Ruhr Derby…
One in four historic German vegetables extinct
Heard of the "invincible broccoli," the "gladiator cucumber" or the "Arabic runner…
Lost in Belgrade: Iranian refugees head to Serbia as tourists
For months now, Iranian tourists have been able to enter Serbia visa-free.…
WTO warns over US-China trade war
The World Trade Organization has forecast strong global trade growth this year…