Malaysian floods caused $1.4 bn in losses: government
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Devastating floods that hit Malaysia in recent weeks caused about $1.4 billion in losses,…
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Asia
Six rockets target Baghdad airport, damaging plane: security source
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Six rockets were fired at the Iraqi capital's airport at dawn on Friday, causing damage but…
4 years ago
Gunman arrested in Japan after taking doctor hostage, shooting nurse: reports
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese man has been arrested for the attempted murder of a doctor he took hostage…
4 years ago
North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim inspects ‘important’ munitions factory
by Cat BARTON / Kang Jin-kyu SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea test-fired two different weapons systems this week,…
4 years ago
Hong Kong outbreak exposes flaws in 21-day quarantine policy
by Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's U-turn on its mandatory three-week quarantine for arrivals follows growing…
4 years ago
Rare snowfall carpets Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Snow carpeted Jerusalem on Thursday as a rare wintry storm swept across Israel and the Palestinian…
4 years ago
China warns US over Ukraine, ‘interfering’ in Winter Olympics
BEIJING, China (AFP) - China's top diplomat spoke with his US counterpart on Thursday, warning Washington to "stop interfering" in…
4 years ago
North Korea fires unidentified ‘projectile’, South says
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired an "unidentified projectile" early Thursday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's…
4 years ago
Russia warns against ‘destructive’ sanctions on Putin
by Jonathan BROWN MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia hit back Wednesday at US threats of direct sanctions against President Vladimir…
4 years ago
At least 19 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia’s West Papua
SORONG, Indonesia (AFP) -- At least 19 people were killed in a clash at a nightclub in the town…
4 years ago
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