Taiwan president heads to US, Central America to shore up ties
by Amber WANG Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States on Wednesday,…
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Asia
Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday that its navy had fired test anti-ship missiles at mock targets…
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North Korea’s Kim calls for ramping up production of ‘weapon-grade nuclear material’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for his country to expand production of "weapon-grade…
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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul, South Korea | AFP | Monday 3/27/2023 North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Monday, South Korea's military said,…
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Indonesia volcano erupts, spews tower of smoke and ash
Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP | Indonesia's Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted Friday, belching a tower of smoke and ash almost a…
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Yemen’s children threatened by aid funding shortfall: UN
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UN warned Friday it could be forced to slash support for children in…
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North Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’: KCNA
North Korea has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone designed to unleash a "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy enemy…
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New ‘glass-like’ orchid species discovered in Japan
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Thursday 3/23/2023 A new species of orchid with delicate, glass-like blooms has been discovered by…
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Thai police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff
Thai police shot dead a gunman who killed three people and wounded three others, a senior officer said Thursday, after…
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Chinese military says ‘warned’ US warship to leave S. China Sea
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The Chinese military said it had tracked a US warship in the South China Sea on…
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