Three Japanese ministers resign over kickback scandal: reports
TOKYO, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal…
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International
In rare display, US-China friendship carries climate summit
By Shaun TANDON The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days -- US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing…
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Myanmar junta arrests two more journalists: outlet
YANGON, Myanmar, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar junta authorities have arrested two journalists in night raids, their outlet said…
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Tropical cyclone Jasper threatens northeast Australia with life-threatening floods
SYDNEY, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia Wednesday, with…
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China’s Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter US
By Alice PHILIPSON HANOI, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - China and Vietnam pledged on Tuesday to deepen ties during President…
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Japan PM to sack four ministers over graft claims: reports
By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was expected to announce the sacking…
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Zelensky aid plea hits Republican wall as Biden warns of ‘gift’ to Putin
WASHINGTON, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden told President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday that the United States will…
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Suspended sentences in Japan army sexual assault case
By Kyoko HASEGAWA FUKUSHIMA, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - Three Japanese ex-soldiers were found guilty Tuesday but given only…
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Germany charges 27 over far-right ‘treason’ plot
By Deborah COLE BERLIN, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - German federal prosecutors said Tuesday they charged 27 suspected adherents of…
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Philippines records fewer storms, faces worst drought in decades
MANILA, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines has so far endured fewer storms in 2023 than in any of…
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