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China confirms Xi will attend BRICS summit in South Africa followed by state visit Associated Press Shares
Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press Shares
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US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea By Yuri Kageyama - Associated Press Shares
Britain sending destroyer to Gulf amid Iranian threats By NASSER KARIMI and DAVID RISING - Associated Press Shares
Japan reporter sues government after passport is invalidated By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press Shares
