Myanmar’s flooding death toll rises to 113, state media reports
(Reuters) - Myanmar's death toll from floods rose to at least 113 as of Saturday evening, the country's military government…
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Asia
Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court
JAKARTA, July 1, 2024 (AFP) - A 17-year-old Chinese player has died after collapsing on court during an international tournament…
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Asian markets fluctuate after Wall St rebound, inflation in view
HONG KONG, June 26, 2024 (AFP) - Asian markets swung Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors…
2 years ago
Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has…
2 years ago
The heatwave baking parts of Asia
By Sara HUSSEIN BANGKOK, April 30, 2024 (AFP) - Large swaths of Asia are sweltering through a heatwave that has…
2 years ago
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
MANILA, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities…
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Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN
BANGKOK, April 11, 2024 (AFP) - Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at…
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Japan FA condemns ‘shameful’ racist abuse of goalkeeper
DOHA, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused…
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Asian markets track another Wall St record on rate hopes
HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders…
3 years ago
EU’s von der Leyen tells Xi differences must be addressed
By Peter CATTERALL BEIJING, Dec 7, 2023 (AFP) - EU President Ursula von der Leyen told Chinese leader Xi Jinping…
3 years ago
Japan PM hails Kissinger’s ‘significant contributions’ to peace and stability in Asia
TOKYO, Nov 30, 2023 (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hailed on Thursday the late Henry Kissinger's "significant contributions"…
3 years ago
US postpones Asia trade deal rollout after domestic fire
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden's administration signaled Monday it would postpone a draft of an…
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