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Top Chinese singer tours disputed South China Sea islands

BEIJING , China (AFP) -- One of China's top folk singers is rocking her away across disputed territory in the…

Shanghai home owners refuse to give way to developers

A tract of land with ramshackle houses and rubble surrounded by high-rise buildings in a northern corner of Shanghai is prime…

Mother of Kenya building collapse miracle baby dies

NAIROBI , Kenya (AFP) -- The mother of a seven-month-old girl miraculously pulled alive after four days in the rubble…

Ceasefire in Syria has reduced, but not ended, Aleppo violence

The U.N. said on Wednesday (May 4) it welcomed a statement released by the United States that it had agreed…

Preview of Philippines’ presidential candidates ahead of election

Five Filipino candidates are vying to be president as the Philippines gets ready to hold its national elections on May…

Indonesia and Philippines pledge to enforce maritime security

Indonesia and the Philippines on Wednesday (May 4) vowed to increase cooperation to ensure safety on the open seas. Indonesian…

Red Cross suspends travel after workers kidnapped in DR Congo

KINSHASA , DR Congo (AFP) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross announced Wednesday it was suspending planned travel…

India bus crash kills 13, injures 53: media

NEW DELHI , India (AFP) -- At least 13 people died and 53 others were injured after a bus skidded…

Brazil says almost 1,300 hit by Zika-linked microcephaly

BRASILIA , Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil's outbreak of Zika which has been linked to the devastating microcephaly birth defect in…

Australia says top IS recruiter killed in US air strike

SYDNEY , Australia (AFP) -- Australia's most wanted Islamic State terror suspect, who was linked to several attacks on home…

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