Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islands
TOKYO, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Beijing has lodged a protest with Tokyo after a group of Japanese lawmakers visited…
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ASEAN ‘deeply concerned’ by escalating Myanmar violence
By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN BANGKOK, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN said it is "deeply concerned"…
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World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel
PARIS, April 14, 2024 (AFP) - Countries around the world condemned Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack…
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N. Korea’s Kim, top Chinese official hail ‘new chapter’ of ties
SEOUL, April 13, 2024 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's top legislator hailed a "new chapter"…
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US says China helping Moscow in biggest defense expansion since Soviet era
By Aurélia END WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 (AFP) - China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet…
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US says ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese actions in disputed sea
SYDNEY, April 9, 2024 (AFP) - The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was "very,…
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China conducts ‘combat patrols’ as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters
China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United…
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Yellen, Premier Li express hope for US-China cooperation
By Beiyi SEOW BEIJING, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sounded…
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Ecuador in diplomatic storm after raid at Mexican embassy
By Paola Lopez and Santiago Piedra with Sofia Miselem in Mexico City QUITO, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - Ecuador faced…
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NATO urged to ensure Ukraine arms flow as 100-bn-euro fund floated
By Max DELANY BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - NATO foreign ministers on Wednesday debated the creation of a…
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Iran releases remaining Filipino crew members from seized tanker (St. Nikolas)
The Philippines said Wednesday that Iran has freed all 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker that was seized…
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Kim’s sister says N. Korea will reject any contact with Japan: KCNA
SEOUL, March 26, 2024 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Tuesday Pyongyang would reject "any…
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