Former President Ramos meets senior China official to mend ties
HONG KONG, United States (AFP) -- Former Philippine leader Fidel Ramos said Friday he had met with a senior Chinese…
8 years ago
Asia
Activists slam ASEAN roadmap to stop smog
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) - Southeast Asian nations agreed to a roadmap on Thursday to combat acrid haze from Indonesian fires…
8 years ago
Bomb blast injures 13 in SW Pakistan days after major attack
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) -- A roadside bomb apparently targeting a judge injured at least 13 people in Pakistan's southwestern city…
8 years ago
Russia declares three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo
by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber with Karam al-Masri in Aleppo MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's defense ministry on Wednesday said it would…
8 years ago
Pokemon players anger Khmer Rouge prison survivors
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP) -- Survivors of the Khmer Rouge hit out at Pokemon Go players on Wednesday after they…
8 years ago
Ex-Philippine leader to meet Beijing contacts on ice-breaking trip
HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Former Philippine leader Fidel Ramos said Tuesday he would meet contacts with links to Chinese President…
8 years ago
Thousands flee fierce fighting in Afghanistan’s Helmand
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP) - by Mamoon Durrani Fierce fighting in Helmand has sent thousands of Afghans fleeing to the capital…
8 years ago
Air strikes near Damascus cause multiple casualties – monitoring group
DARAYA, Syria (Reuters) -- Air strikes by the Syrian government or its Russian allies hit rebel territories in the Damascus…
8 years ago
Japan’s ageing emperor hints at abdication
Emperor Akihito says his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his…
8 years ago
Olympics: Rio to replace flawed Chinese flags
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) - Rio Olympics organisers said they would replace the Games' official Chinese flags on Monday…
8 years ago
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