Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence
Pekín, China | AFP | Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier…
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Asia
North Korea’s Kim orders intensified ‘real war’ drills
Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war", state media reported Friday, as the…
3 years ago
What to expect from Xi’s next five years as Chinese president
Xi Jinping on Friday sealed a historic third term as China's president. AFP examines how he is expected to handle…
3 years ago
Russian President Putin congratulates China’s counterpart Xi Jinping on new term, hails ‘strengthening’ ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday congratulated Xi Jinping on his third term as China's leader, hailing the strengthening…
3 years ago
China’s Xi handed historic third term as president
by Peter CATTERALL Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has…
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's latest show of force just days before South…
3 years ago
Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin arrested by anti-graft body
by M JEGATHESAN Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested Thursday after anti-graft authorities questioned him for alleged…
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China lashes out at US, warns of ‘conflict and confrontation’
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China lashed out at the United States on Tuesday, accusing Washington of stoking tensions between the…
3 years ago
Israel strike knocks out airport in Syria’s Aleppo: ministry
Damascus, Syria (AFP) -- Israeli warplanes struck Aleppo airport before dawn Tuesday, causing significant damage that halted flights to and…
3 years ago
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly Indonesia landslide
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Rescuers on a remote Indonesian island were searching Tuesday for dozens still missing after a landslide…
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