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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cigarette smoking may shorten the lifespan of people living with HIV more than the AIDS virus itself, a U.S. study said Thursday. "A person with HIV who consistently takes anti-HIV medicines but smokes is much more likely to die of...

Defence secretary Mattis says Qatar 'moving in the right direction' but common ground needs to be found in crisis. The blockade against Qatar by Gulf states was a "very complex situation" and an area where common ground had to be found, US defence secretary Jim Mattis...

Beijing, June 23 , 2019 - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Isse Awad, held a bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, Mr. Wang Yi , in Beijing today. The Somali Foreign Minister, Ahmed Awad, praised the Chinese role in defending African...

Malaysia quickly responds by imposing a similar ban on North Koreans as tensions swirls over killing of King Jong-nam.   North Korea has barred Malaysians from leaving the country, sparking tit-for-tat action by Malaysia, as police investigating the murder of Kim Jong-nam sought to question up...

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Markos Tekle, received Cherdkist Attehakor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand accredited to Ethiopia at his offices today (December 26). On the occasion, Dr. Markos praised the historical relationship between the two countries...

By: ALJAZEERA Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.

US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been met with a wave of disapproval. Leaders from within the Muslim world and from the wider international community were swift to criticise the move, and warned of the potential for violence and...

Shehab Khan @shehabkhan Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has resigned from his post, his office has said. The resignation comes hours after the country's Supreme Court disqualified him over corruption claims against his family’s wealth. The Court said Sharif was not fit to hold office and ordered...

Horndiplomat-Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received President of Djibouti Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Jeddah on Monday. They discussed a number of regional and international issues and ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. — SPA reports Meanwhile, The Saudi's crown Prince Mohamed Bin...

China's opening of a military facility in Djibouti just a few miles from a U.S. base should spark a new era of cooperation between the two countries in Africa, according to the top U.S. commander on the continent. Beijing formally opened its first overseas military...