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Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy

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Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but against policy 'imposition'

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UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

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Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa

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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

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