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Japan shocked at second possible nuclear test in a year by North Korea

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japanese citizens were shocked and concerned at North Korea’s latest nuclear test on Friday (September 9), the second test this year. “It’s just terrifying. As a Japanese citizen, I’d appreciate if the government would take necessary measures against North Korea,” said Hirofumi Murahashi, a 35-year-old company worker. North Korea’s frequent missile launches and nuclear tests have been seen as a threaten to Japan’s national security. “After consecutive provocations, I feel a […]

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PHL’s BRP Tarlac leads naval blockade vs. ASG

(Eagle News)– The Philippine Navy has deployed its newest and largest vessel — BRP Tarlac– to lead the naval blockade amidst reports of plans of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) escaping via Sulu Sea. BRP Tarlac will serve as the command and control ship of the navy against the terrorists. The Navy has yet to encounter any ASG members but is preparing for any actions in case ASG receives reinforcements from nearby Basilan province. According to […]

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White House says assessing explosion in N. Korea

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House said Thursday it is assessing an explosion near North Korea’s nuclear test site that was detected by seismic monitors, but did not confirm reports of a nuclear test. “We are aware of seismic activity on the Korean Peninsula in the vicinity of a known North Korean nuclear test site,” said National Security Council spokesman Ned Price. “We are monitoring and continuing to assess the situation in close coordination […]

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Clinton hammers ‘dangerous’ Trump after Putin praise

by Jerome CARTILLIER with Michael MATHES in Washington CHARLOTTE, United States (AFP) — Hillary Clinton portrayed herself Thursday as a steely stateswoman ready to fend off the dangers facing the United States, as she denounced Republican rival Donald Trump as “unpatriotic” and unfit to lead. With just 61 days before America chooses a new commander in chief, the Democrat went on the offensive highlighting the risk of electing a political novice who praises Russia’s leader […]

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ASEAN leaders wrap up meetings, Philippines takes on chairmanship

VIENTIANE, Laos (Reuters) — Leaders from Southeast Asian countries wrapped up their summit on Thursday (September 8) as the Philippines officially took on the bloc’s rotating chairmanship for 2017. President Rodrigo Duterte said his country is ready for the task of chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The regional bloc will mark its 50th anniversary year next year. “The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship resides on the historic milestone event. We will celebrate the 50th Anniversary […]

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Obama says Trump not qualified to be president

VIENTIANE, Laos (AFP) — Outgoing President Barack Obama condemned Donald Trump as unsuitable to be commander-in-chief Thursday, after the Republican nominee blasted US military brass and praised Vladimir Putin. “I don’t think the guy’s qualified to be president of the United States, and every time he speaks, that opinion is confirmed,” Obama said in unusually caustic language while overseas. Obama, who was in Laos for a summit with South East Asia leaders and his final […]

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Duterte meets with Russian Prime Minister Medyedev before ASEAN closing rites

  (Eagle News) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation on the final day of the 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic on September 8, 2016. This was after the gala dinner where Duterte and Medyedev sat beside each other, instead of the earlier announced seating arrangement where Duterte and US President Barack Obama were […]

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N. Korea appears to have conducted nuclear test: Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea appears to have conducted a fifth nuclear test Friday, South Korean authorities reportedly said, after monitors detected a 5.3-magnitude earthquake near its main nuclear site. The quake was detected near North Korea’s Pyunggye-ri nuclear test site as the country celebrates Foundation Day, which marks the anniversary of the founding of the nation in 1948. Seoul’s meteorological agency said the tremor, detected by quake monitors around the world including […]

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NBA: Pierce uncertain about Clippers future

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce is undecided about whether or not he will extend his NBA career into a 19th season, coach Doc Rivers revealed Thursday. Pierce, who spent the bulk of his career working under Rivers at the Boston Celtics, which included an NBA Championship in 2008, is still mulling whether or not to return for the new campaign. “Paul has had the summer, he’s gone back […]

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Obama urges Duterte to do crime “war” the right way, as Phl president speaks out against US military killings

  VIENTIANE, Laos (AFP) — US President Barack Obama urged Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte Thursday to conduct his crime war “the right way”, as the pair clashed at an Asian summit over the crackdown that has claimed 3,000 lives. The showdown was a fitting climax to a brutal few days of diplomacy that began with the famously acid-tongued Duterte becoming heated up and making expletives that led the White House to cancel a scheduled bilateral meeting between the two leaders. […]

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Chinese boats face huge fines for illegal fishing off Guinea

CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) — Two Chinese vessels face huge fines after being caught fishing illegally in Guinea’s waters, including one fine of up to $3.4 million, the country’s fishing minister said Thursday, as west Africa attempts to crack down on millions lost to foreign trawlers. The Chang Yuan Yu 6 and Lu Jiao Nan Yuan Yu 102 were among 14 vessels identified as operating illegally in a joint operation mounted by Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and […]

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Wildfires hit Portugal’s tourist Algarve region

LISBON, Portugal (AFP) — Portugal’s Algarve tourist region  was the latest to be hit by violent forest fires Thursday, prompting the evacuation of a luxury hotel and three hamlets, officials said. Backed by water-dropping aircraft, over 2,700 firefighters were trying to bring under control some 100 blazes nationwide despite a respite from the intense heat which has gripped the country in recent days. About 50 tourists, including many British nationals, were evacuated from a hotel […]

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