Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
by Sunghee Hwang Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the…
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Asia
US Coast Guard to tackle China ‘illegal’ fishing in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States said Friday it will deploy Coast Guard patrol ships in the…
4 years ago
China threatens retaliation over US-Taiwan arms sale
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Thursday threatened to make a "legitimate and necessary" retaliation over the US sale…
4 years ago
Saad Hariri named new Lebanon PM, promises reform cabinet
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Three-time Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri was named to the post for a fourth time Thursday…
4 years ago
Lebanon launches new quest for PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun officially launched consultations Thursday to find a new prime minister, nearly a…
4 years ago
US to sell air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US government announced approval Wednesday to sell $1 billion worth of advanced air-to-ground missiles…
4 years ago
US to sell air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US government announced approval Wednesday to sell $1 billion worth of advanced air-to-ground…
4 years ago
Floods kill 111 in central Vietnam, Storm Saudel on the way
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- More than 100 people have died and 20 others are missing in central Vietnam following weeks…
4 years ago
Israel, UAE agree visa-free travel for nationals: Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) -- Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed Monday to reciprocal visa-free travel, making Emirati citizens…
4 years ago
Japan, Vietnam boost defense ties as South China Sea tensions mount
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Japan and Vietnam agreed to step up security and defence cooperation Monday, reaching an agreement in…
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