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UPDATE: North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week

      Seoul, South Korea | AFP | by Cat Barton and Kang Jin-kyu North Korea fired two ballistic…

Japan’s digital minister says he’s ready for a fight

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Japan's media-savvy digital minister said Friday he's ready to take an iron-fisted approach to speed up…

So much more than wars: five things about Bosnia

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFP) -- While Bosnia is often associated with the bloody wars, the Balkan country is also…

Biden warns Hurricane Ian could be ‘deadliest’ in Florida history

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday warned that Hurricane Ian may end up being Florida's…

Putin calls for Russia draft mistakes to be ‘corrected’

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday called for mistakes in Russia's ongoing military mobilisation for the offensive…

USA to face Canada, Australia meet China in women’s basketball World Cup semis

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas nailed 13 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists as the United…

Hurricane Ian a ‘catastrophe’ for Cuba’s vital cigar sector

SAN JUAN Y MARTINEZ, Cuba (AFP) - Western Cuba's tobacco growing heartland has been left devastated by Hurricane Ian with…

Ukraine offensive defies Russia’s annexation plan

KUPIANSK, Ukraine (AFP) - As Russia prepares to annex four Ukrainian regions, Kyiv's forces are finishing the job of driving…

After California, New York moves to ban new gas vehicles by 2035

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - New York advanced a plan Thursday to require that all new vehicles sold in…

Biden ramps up aid in Pacific Islands summit as China clout grows

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced $810 million in new funding for Pacific Islands…

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