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Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin says Ukraine offensive stands ‘no chance’

MOSCOW, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Ukraine's counteroffensive would fail as Kyiv's troops…

US trafficking report highlights forced labor, exploited boys

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 (AFP) - The United States on Thursday denounced the scourge of human trafficking, calling out forced…

Cambodia orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects

  PHNOM PENH, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Friday ordered armed forces to search border…

Record UK drinking water demand sparks water use restrictions

LONDON, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Millions of people across parts of southern Britain will be banned from using garden…

US charges nine in art, sports memorabilia theft conspiracy

NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (AFP) - An Andy Warhol silkscreen, Jackson Pollock painting and World Series rings awarded to…

Beijing roasts in record mid-June temperatures

BEIJING, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Temperatures in Beijing hit a record for mid-June of 39.4 degrees Celsius (103 Fahrenheit)…

US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port

SEOUL, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan…

Xi Jinping meets with ‘old friend’ Bill Gates in Beijing

BEIJING, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - President Xi Jinping told his "old friend" Bill Gates on Friday that China had…

Cyclone Biparjoy leaves destructive trail on Indian coast

MANDVI, India, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Cyclone Biparjoy tore down power poles and uprooted trees Friday after pummelling the…

‘Unprecedented’ security for Putin at St Petersburg forum

MOSCOW, June 16, 2023 (AFP) - Mobile communications were severed Friday in Saint Petersburg in "unprecedented" security measures as President…

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