Samsung Electronics says Q3 operating profits down but flags 2024 chip recovery
By Kang Jin-kyu SEOUL, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its operating profits for…
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Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japan
SAITAMA, Japan, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - Police were surrounding a post office in Japan late Tuesday as a suspected…
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Taiwan transforms Matsu wartime strongholds into ‘island museum’
By Sean CHANG MATSU, Taiwan, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - A former military power plant on Taiwan's tiny Matsu archipelago…
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Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi
Australia on Tuesday decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as favourite to host…
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Thailand to offer Indian, Taiwanese tourists visa-free entry
Thailand will offer visa-free entry to tourists from India and Taiwan, the prime minister announced Tuesday, as the government seeks…
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King Charles visits Kenya as colonial past looms large
By Hillary ORINDE, Tanya WILLMER NAIROBI, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - King Charles III begins a state visit to Kenya…
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Jokic triple as Nuggets stay perfect, Curry shines in Warriors win
By Rob Woollard LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - Nikola Jokic bagged the 107th triple double of his career…
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Flags and murals as N.Irish pick sides in Israel-Hamas war
By Peter MURPHY Palestinian and Israeli flags flutter in pro-Irish and pro-UK neighbourhoods in Northern Ireland, tapping into its…
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School’s out forever in ageing Japan
By Etienne BALMER, Elie GUIDI NAMEGATA , Japan, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - Fading photos of smiling children still adorn…
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Spain’s Catholic bishops apologise after report of 200,000 abused
Spain's bishops apologised on Monday after a report estimated more than 200,000 minors had been sexually abused by the country's…
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