Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib back in court for more graft charges
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak returned to court Thursday to face more charges linked…
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Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills…
3 years ago
Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court
Islamabad, Pakistan (AFP) by Zain Zaman JANJUA Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused the government Thursday of trying to…
3 years ago
North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) North Korea's state media reported four new fever cases Thursday, saying they were suspected of being…
3 years ago
Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
A statement on the arrest of Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business: https://t.co/XibRhhSIXM pic.twitter.com/xdIQk1yhoO — Institute…
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Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an investigation into…
3 years ago
Storm leaves 3 dead in PHL; NDRRMC says nearly 12,000 families in 5 regions affected by “Florita”
Storm, with int'l name Ma-on, makes landfall in Guangdong, China after hitting Hong Kong (Eagle News) – Storm “Florita”…
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Pakistan opposition warns Khan arrest would be ‘red line’
by Sajjad TARAKZAI Agence France-Presse ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) -- Pakistan opposition leaders warned Monday that authorities would cross a "red…
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Japan eyes nuclear power push to combat energy crunch
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) by Etienne BALMER / Tomohiro OSAKI Japan's prime minister on Wednesday called for a push to revive…
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Sri Lanka widens import ban as economic crisis persists
Colombo, Sri Lanka (AFP) Sri Lanka tightened import restrictions Wednesday with a ban on more than 300 additional items,…
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