Japan emperor to proclaim enthronement in ritual-bound ceremony
by Natsuko FUKUE TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's new Emperor Naruhito will formally proclaim his ascension to the throne on…
6 years ago
Asia
Beijing says no one can stop Taiwan ‘reunification’
Beijing, China (AFP) -- China's defense minister made an uncompromising call Monday for the "reunification" of Taiwan with the mainland,…
6 years ago
Tear gas and water cannon as Hong Kong crowds defy rally ban
by Yan ZHAO / Xinqi SU HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas…
6 years ago
Villagers search for bodies after 70 killed in Afghan mosque blast
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Villagers searched for the bodies of their loved ones on Saturday in the rubble of…
6 years ago
15 die in dam collapse at Siberian gold mine
by Anna SMOLCHENKO Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Fifteen people were killed and another 13 missing after…
6 years ago
Nets draw Hong Kong protest backers as NBA-China row simmers
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement made their presence felt Friday as the…
6 years ago
Deadly Turkey air strikes shatter NE Syria truce
by Delil Souleiman Agence France Presse TAL TAMR, Syria (AFP) -- Deadly Turkish air strikes Friday shattered an hours-old…
6 years ago
Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw
by Shaun Tandon and Raziye Akkoc ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five…
6 years ago
Japan plans to postpone imperial parade over typhoon: media
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan plans to postpone a major imperial parade celebrating the new emperor's ascension to the throne…
6 years ago
35 foreigners dead in Saudi bus crash: state media
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy…
6 years ago
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