Indonesia set for presidential vote, ex-general tipped to win
By Jack MOORE JAKARTA, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - Indonesians vote in a presidential election Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo…
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Netanyahu pledges ‘safe passage’ for Rafah civilians
WASHINGTON, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview airing Sunday that the Israeli military will provide…
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Jeff Bezos sells off $2 bn in Amazon shares
WASHINGTON, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold off about $2 billion in shares of the…
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Myanmar junta enforces military service law following battlefield losses
YANGON, Myanmar, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Myanmar's junta is enforcing a law allowing the military to summon all men…
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Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show ‘maturity’ after indecisive poll
By David FOX, with Saad SAYEED in Lahore ISLAMABAD, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians…
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Taiwan detects eight Chinese balloons for second straight day
TAIPEI, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - Eight Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan for the second straight day, with five…
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Israel says UN agency boss should quit over Hamas ‘tunnel’ under Gaza HQ
JERUSALEM, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's foreign minister called Saturday for the head of the UN agency for Palestinian…
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Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon
(Eagle News)--The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Eastern Visayas, Caraga,…
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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Davao Occidental early Sunday
(Eagle News)--A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, Feb. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said…
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Quake halts search at Philippines landslide disaster site
MANILA, Feb 10, 2024 (AFP) - A strong earthquake in the southern Philipppines on Saturday halted a search for scores…
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