Indonesian economic growth rises to nine-year high
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia's economic growth accelerated to a nine-year high in 2022 despite global uncertainty and a final-quarter…
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Scholar, lawmakers and journalist among Hong Kongers on trial
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of…
3 years ago
Major 7.8M earthquake kills dozens across Turkey, Syria
by Dmitry ZAKS and Aya ISKANDARANI in Beirut A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing dozens,…
3 years ago
DEVELOPING STORY: At least 53 dead in Turkey after quake: officials
At least 53 people died Monday in Turkey when a major 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southeast of the country, local…
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URGENT: At least 15 dead as 7.8-M quake strikes Turkey: local officials
At least 15 people died in a major 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey on Monday, local officials said,…
3 years ago
China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- China said on Friday it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong…
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South Korea, US stage air drills in response to North Korea threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills featuring an American strategic bomber…
3 years ago
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, likely delaying polls
Myanmar's junta was granted a six-month extension to a state of emergency, state media reported Wednesday, likely delaying elections the…
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Singapore detains student for planning attacks on city
Singapore has detained an 18-year-old man, accusing him of supporting the Islamic State group and planning to carry out attacks,…
3 years ago
6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks…
3 years ago
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