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Russia launches an Iranian communications satellite into orbit

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian rocket sent an Iranian communications satellite into orbit Friday, a launch that highlighted strong ties between the two countries. The Soyuz rocket lifted off as scheduled from Vostochny launchpad in far eastern Russia, the country's state-controlled Roscosmos ...

Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash

By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Tens of thousands of people sought refuge as border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its third day Saturday, heightening fears of an extended conflict with the total death toll reaching ...

Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions denounced by Trump as a ban

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia announced it will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports in a move U.S. President Donald Trump's administration claimed as a major victory over "non-scientific trade barriers." Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said ...