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Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged criticism by Netanyahu

DOHA, Jan 25, 2024 (AFP) - Qatar said Wednesday it was "appalled" by remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world

By Léon BRUNEAU WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 2024 (AFP) - Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently…

N. Korea’s Kim seeks to level up ‘huge’ gaps in living standards

SEOUL, Jan 25, 2024 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for "leveling up" the living standards of…

Death sentence expected in Japan anime arson trial

By Hiroshi HIYAMA KYOTO, Japan, Jan 25, 2024 (AFP) - A Japanese court found guilty on Thursday the perpetrator of…

‘Doomsday Clock’ remains at 90 seconds to midnight

By Issam AHMED The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity…

Orban reaffirms ‘support’ of Sweden’s NATO bid in Stoltenberg call

BUDAPEST, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Wednesday said he reaffirmed in a phone call…

Mali gold mine collapse kills more than 70

BAMAKO, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - More than 70 people have been killed after a tunnel collapsed at a Malian…

QatarEnergy says Red Sea attacks ‘may impact’ gas shipments

DOHA, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries may be delayed by attacks in the Red…

Thai court clears reformist ex-PM candidate Pita

By Thanaporn Promyamyai, Montira Rungjirajittranon and Rose Troup Buchanan BANGKOK, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday…

UPDATE: Russia blames Kyiv for downing POW plane, says no survivors

MOSCOW, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying dozens…

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