Hong Kong unionist jailed for taking sister’s phone, laptop before search
HONG KONG, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - A veteran unionist in Hong Kong was jailed Thursday for six months for…
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Argentina’s new leader unleashes ‘shock therapy’, orders major deregulation of economy
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - -Argentina's new leader Javier Milei on Wednesday unveiled a series of measures to…
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Extreme weather year ends with coldest December ever in China
BEIJING, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - More low temperature records tumbled across China on Thursday, as the country endures a…
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Denmark sees record precipitation for 2023
COPENHAGEN, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - A record amount of precipitation fell in Denmark in 2023, meteorologists said Wednesday, noting…
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Japan begins on-site inspection to Toyota unit Daihatsu
TOKYO, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - Japanese officials on Thursday started an on-site inspection at the headquarters of Toyota subsidiary…
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US and Venezuela swap prisoners, ‘Fat Leonard’ as tensions ease
By Danny Kemp with Javier Tovar in Caracas WASHINGTON, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The United States released an ally…
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Trump cases thrust Supreme Court into US election fray
By Chris Lefkow and Selim Saheb EttabaWASHINGTON, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The US Supreme Court played a critical role…
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Surfing tower will be built, says Paris Games chief
By François BENEYTOU PARIS, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - The controversial building of a tower to judge the surfing event…
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China warns Manila to ‘act with caution’ after maritime clashes
BEIJING, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - China has warned the Philippines that it "must act with caution", Beijing's foreign ministry…
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N. Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes
SEOUL, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Pyongyang will not hesitate to launch a…
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