Wanted Hong Kong activists in Britain decry ‘harassment’
LONDON, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - A heightened fear for their safety, increased worry for their families, and a desperate…
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International
Three candidates nominated for Singapore president vote
SINGAPORE, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Three candidates were nominated Tuesday to run next week in Singapore's first contested presidential…
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Philippines says resupply mission reaches remote South China Sea outpost
MANILA, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed…
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Russia says Ukrainian boat destroyed in new Black Sea clash
Moscow said Tuesday it destroyed a Ukrainian military reconnaissance vessel near Russian gas infrastructure in the Black Sea, in the…
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Thai parliament elects Srettha Thavisin as PM: AFP count
BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thai lawmakers approved tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the kingdom's new prime minister on Tuesday,…
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Children trapped in cable car dangling over Pakistan ravine
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Six children and two adults were suspended inside a cable car dangling over…
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North Korea’s Kim slams ‘irresponsible’ premier over flood damage
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slammed his cabinet's "irresponsible" handling of flooding, blaming them for recent storm damage in…
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Japan to start releasing Fukushima water on Thursday
By Natsuko FUKUE, Hiroshi HIYAMA TOKYO, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Japan will begin releasing cooling water from the stricken…
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North Korea plans satellite launch as Seoul, US hold drills
TOKYO, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea has informed Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming…
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Ex-PM Thaksin returns to Thailand after 15 years in exile
BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom Tuesday, after 15 years in…
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