Singapore blows up 100kg WWII-era bomb after thousands evacuated
Singapore army specialists on Tuesday detonated a 100-kilogram (220-pound) World War II-era bomb found at a construction site, causing a…
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UK cost-of-living crisis set to increase early deaths: study
LONDON, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - The UK's inflation-fuelled cost-of-living crisis is set to "cut lives short" and "significantly…
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Time ticking on US deadline to avert shutdown
By Julie Chabanas and Frankie Taggart WASHINGTON, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Millions of Americans braced Monday for pay and…
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Pres. Biden recognizes two Pacific nations in move to counter China
WASHINGTON, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden said the United States officially recognized the Pacific nations of Cook…
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N. Korea reopens borders to foreigners after 3 years: Chinese state media
BEIJING, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea will allow foreign nationals to enter the country from Monday, Chinese state…
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Philippine Coast Guard says ‘successfully removes’ barrier at disputed reef
MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday it had removed a floating barrier at a…
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UK child-killer nurse to face retrial over attempted murder charge
LONDON, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - A British nurse jailed for life for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill…
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Indonesia to regulate social media sales soon: leader
JAKARTA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said new regulation on social media commerce could be passed…
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Philippines vows removal of Chinese barriers at disputed reef
MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines vowed Monday to take "all appropriate actions" for the removal of floating…
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Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins
BANGKOK, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they…
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