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One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines

By Cecil MORELLA Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at…

One dead, several injured in ship fire off Netherlands: coastguard

THE HAGUE, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Helicopters and a boat evacuated 23 crew members from a car carrier ship…

North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’

SEOUL, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media…

Algeria battles wildfires that have killed 34

By AFP correspondent with Abdellah Cheballah in Alger Agence France-Presse TOUDJA, Algeria (AFP) -- Algerian firefighters on Tuesday battled blazes…

Philippines orders evacuations ahead of Super Typhoon Doksuri

By Cecil MORELLA Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A super typhoon swept towards the northern Philippines on Tuesday, the…

North Korea fires missiles ahead of key anniversary

SEOUL, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Pyongyang conducted twin missile launches late Monday, ahead of Korean War anniversary celebrations that…

‘Time for peace’ in Sudan, Darfur: Rapid Support Forces envoy

LOME, Togo (AFP) -- A top envoy to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday said it was "time for…

Hong Kong questions more families of wanted activists

  HONG KONG, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong national security police on Monday took in family members of…

Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying international criticism

PHNOM PENH, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's heir apparent insisted Monday on the legitimacy of…

Pres. Marcos calls for public’s participation in circular economy to combat climate crisis

In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called upon the public…

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