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China saw hottest recorded year in 2023

SHANGHAI, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - China's average temperature in 2023 was its hottest since records began, state media said…

Japan Airlines plane on fire on runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport: TV images

TOKYO, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - A Japan Airlines plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport…

Race against time after deadly Japan quake

By Tomohiro OSAKI KANAZAWA, Japan, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday…

Israel’s top court strikes down key govt legal reform

By Michael BLUM JERUSALEM, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's top court ruled Monday against a key component of the…

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

SEOUL, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday…

President Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that his forces would intensify strikes on…

Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024

By Adel Zaanoun with Rosie Scammell in Jerusalem Unrelenting Israeli bombardment rocked Gaza on Monday, while an army spokesman warned…

Japan hit by 155 quakes since Monday: meteorological office

TOKYO, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japan has been hit since Monday by 155 earthquakes including a 7.6-magnitude jolt and…

Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on…

Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series…

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