Pakistan ex-PM Khan defies arrest as supporters clash with police
by Kaneez FATIMA Agence France-Presse LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) -- Supporters of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan clashed repeatedly with…
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Asia
Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games: officials
The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, Philippine and US officials…
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Record early start again for Tokyo’s cherry blossoms
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) - Japan announced the official start of Tokyo's cherry blossom season on Tuesday, 10 days earlier than…
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three…
3 years ago
Hot spring baths block Japan’s geothermal potential
by Etienne Balmer and Harumi Ozawa Agence France Presse Tsuchiyu-onsenmachi, Japan (AFP) With over 100 active volcanos, Japan has the…
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China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners
by Daniel STUBLEN Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- China will once again start issuing a range of visas…
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North Korea launches missiles as US, S. Korea kick off major drills
by Sunghee Hwang Agence France-Press SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea said Monday it had test-fired two strategic cruise…
3 years ago
Japan eases mask guidelines, but few are keen to change
by Mathias CENA Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's government eased its mask guidelines on Monday, recommending them only…
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China’s Xi spotlights national security in congress closing speech
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's Xi Jinping on Monday emphasized the need to strengthen national security, in his first address…
3 years ago
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, covers villages in ash
Yogyakarta, Indonesia | AFP | Saturday 3/11/2023 Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Saturday,…
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