Inter-Korean summit chairs to feature disputed islands
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea has custom-made furniture for Friday's summit between President Moon Jae-in and the North's…
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Asia
China seizes record 1.3 tons of cocaine
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese police have seized 1.3 tons of cocaine from South America in the country's biggest ever…
6 years ago
Holidaymakers, invaders, diplomats: the Kims in S. Korea
by Sunghee Hwang Agence France Presse GOSEONG, South Korea (AFP) -- When Kim Jong Un steps over the Military Demarcation…
6 years ago
Taiwan to stage live-fire drill simulating China “invasion”
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will practise thwarting a Chinese "invasion" in annual live-fire drills in June, simulating surprise coastal…
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Kim and Moon: the heir born to rule and the escapee’s son
by Jung Hawon and Sebastien Berger Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
6 years ago
Yemen rebels vow to avenge coalition killing of political head
by Jamil Nasser with Shatha Yaish in Dubai Agence France Presse SANAA, Yemen (AFP) -- Yemen's Huthi militias vowed Monday…
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Saudi king to launch ‘entertainment city’
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi King Salman will launch the construction of an "entertainment city" near Riyadh Wednesday, authorities…
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At least 18 dead in China karaoke lounge fire: Xinhua
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A fire tore through a karaoke lounge in southern China on Tuesday, killing 18 people and injuring…
6 years ago
Chinese carrier leads live fire drill in East China Sea
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A flotilla of Chinese naval vessels held a "live combat drill" in the East China Sea,…
6 years ago
Armenia celebrates as veteran leader quits amid protests
by Mariam Harutyunyan Agence France Presse YEREVAN, Armenia (AFP) -- Armenia's veteran leader Serzh Sarkisian resigned on Monday after mass…
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