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Calling for calm amid North Korea tensions, Trump’s handling of North Korea will signal his approach to Iran, Facebook still not taking full responsibility for Russia ad-buys, The AfD’s unsurprising Bundestag election, UN reform is needed, but difficult

The Daily Telegraph / Sydney, AustraliaCalm heads needed amid escalating North Korea tensions 

“The crisis presented by North Korea’s missile testing cannot and should not be underestimated,” write Penny Wong and Bill Shorten. “Turning this rogue state away from further aggression and restoring stability and security to the region depends on direct engagement with the affected parties.... A breakdown in the security arrangements that

Arab News / Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaTrump’s handling of North Korea will signal his approach to IranThe Straits Times / SingaporeFacebook still not taking full responsibility for Russia ad-buysEkathimerini / AthensThe AfD’s election to the Bundestag is not surprisingThe New Times / Kigali, RwandaUN reform is needed, but difficult

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