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Australian economist recounts ‘Kafkaesque’ time in Myanmar junta jail

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - Days after Myanmar's military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021,…

North Korea slams G7’s nuclear denuclearization call, demands group’s dismantlement

SEOUL, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea on Tuesday slammed a joint statement by G7 foreign ministers that criticised…

At Biden’s ‘noodle diplomacy’ eatery, Chinese eye warming US ties

By Peter CATTERALL BEIJING, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - A humble restaurant on a Beijing street serving up a hearty…

19 South Koreans rescued from captivity in Myanmar’s Golden Triangle

SEOUL, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - Nineteen South Koreans who were held captive in Myanmar have been rescued, Seoul's foreign…

Israeli tanks at gates of Gaza hospital, Biden urges care

By Adel Zaanoun with Sarah Benhaida in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - With tanks massed…

Taiwan says China targeting Foxconn to influence presidential race

TAIPEI, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) Taipei's national security chief has said a Chinese tax probe into Taiwan tech giant Foxconn…

Indonesian president urges Biden to help end Gaza ‘atrocities’

By Danny KEMP WASHINGTON, Nov 13, 2023 (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo pressed US President Joe Biden during a…

US postpones Asia trade deal rollout after domestic fire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden's administration signaled Monday it would postpone a draft of an…

King Charles III celebrates 75th birthday

By Helen ROWE LONDON, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - Charles III turns 75 on Tuesday, showing no sign of a…

Biden urges protection of Gaza hospital as conditions worsen

By Adel Zaanoun with Sarah Benhaida in Jerusalem Hundreds of people stranded in Gaza's biggest hospital were enduring "inhuman" conditions…

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