UN secretary-general condemns airstrikes on Yemen prison
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Friday the airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition on Yemen that left…
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Air strike on Yemen prison leaves at least 70 dead
SAADA, Yemen (AFP) -- At least 70 people were killed in an air strike on a prison as Yemen's…
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Taiwan woman faces execution over fire that killed 46
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A Taiwanese woman faces the death penalty for allegedly starting the island's deadliest fire in…
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Russia sees record daily virus cases amid Omicron surge
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Friday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections over the previous 24…
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At least two dead, 22 injured by bomb in Pakistan’s Lahore: officials
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) -- At least two people were killed and 22 wounded on Thursday by a bomb blast in…
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US warship’s South China Sea passage sparks Beijing warning
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US warship sailed through the South China Sea on Thursday, sparking a warning…
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Thailand to restart quarantine-free travel from February 1
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand will resume its quarantine-free travel scheme from February 1, officials said Thursday, after the programme…
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North Korea hints at restart of nuclear, long-range missile tests
by Cat BARTON SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea hinted Thursday it could resume nuclear and long-range weapons tests…
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Japan brings back virus restrictions over Omicron surge
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's government approved new coronavirus restrictions on a large part of the country, including Tokyo, on…
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Taiwan VP to attend Honduras inauguration with diplomatic ties in balance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said Wednesday its deputy leader will go to the inauguration of Honduran president-elect Xiomara Castro…
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