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…
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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
Pakistan hospital blast kills at least 45
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) - by Maaz KHAN At least 45 people were killed Monday when a powerful explosion ripped through…
8 years ago
Japan’s crown prince an unlikely critic of the monarchy
by Natsuko FUKUE TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito may be heir to one of the world's oldest…
8 years ago
Death toll from blast in SW Pakistan rises to 40: minister
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) -- At least 40 people were killed and dozens wounded when a bomb ripped through a crowd…
8 years ago
Japan’s emperor says may be ‘difficult’ to fulfill duties
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito said Monday he is concerned his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil…
8 years ago
S. Korea MPs defy president with China visit
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A group of South Korean opposition lawmakers defied President Park Geun-Hye and left for China…
8 years ago
Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined after Pokemon Go launch
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Nearly 350 drivers in Taiwan were slapped with fines for playing on their phones after Pokemon…
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