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An international maritime coalition set up to deter attacks by Iran against shipping in the Gulf will be needed for months, possibly even years, a Bahrain naval officer has told Sky News.

Commander Arif al Rouwaie, captain of a small warship that is part of the British-led task force, said he and his crew are ready to defend themselves and their

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Rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has spoken publicly for the first time about China's treatment of its minority Uighur Muslim community, telling Sky News he is "only embarrassed I don't speak up enough".

The New Zealander has recently become the highest paid rugby star in history in either code after signing for transatlantic rugby league side

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5 projectiles land near US Air Force base in Iraq
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Arrest of PTM's Manzoor Pashteen engendered shock, dismay across Pakistan as also internationally: EFSAS
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Apple closes all shops in China amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 shops in mainland China, one of its largest markets, amid the rapid spread of coronavirus.
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Trump retweets claims al Qaida chief killed as US drone strike targets militants
A suspected US drone strike destroyed a building housing al Qaida militants last week in eastern Yemen, tribal leaders said amid reports it killed a senior leader of the terror group.
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