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Air strikes hit rebels base in northwest Syria: ministry

Syrian and Russian forces have launched air strikes on rebel bases in the country’s northwest, the defense ministry said Wednesday, amid a weeklong uptick in deadly violence in the area. Syrian forces “in cooperation with the friendly…

Malaysia wins $14.9bn sultan case in Dutch courts

Malaysia on Tuesday won a Dutch court case over a $14.9 billion award against the Southeast Asian nation that stems from a 19th century deal with a Philippine sultan. The verdict is part of a complex legal battle being fought in European…