China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space station
By Michael ZHANG JIUQUAN, China, April 24, 2024 (AFP) - China will send a fresh crew to its Tiangong space…
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Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
By Camille CAMDESSUS WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine…
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China warns US military support for Taiwan increases ‘risk of conflict’
BEIJING, April 24, 2024 (AFP) - China warned on Wednesday that US military support for Taiwan only increased the "risk…
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‘So hot you can’t breathe’: Extreme heat hits the Philippines
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‘Everyone’s afraid’: Ukraine power plant workers fear fresh strikes
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Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023:UN
By Robin MILLARD GENEVA, April 23, 2024 (AFP) - Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather…
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Blazes break out in western Canada as wildfire season begins
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Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
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Southern China storms kill four, force mass evacuations
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Germany and Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies
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