China says Australian TV anchor detained on ‘national security’ grounds
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China said Tuesday that it had detained a high-profile Australian journalist working for its state media…
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Palau invites US military to build bases as China seeks regional clout
by Bernadette CARREON Agence France Presse KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the…
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Naval drills in tense eastern Mediterranean ‘not helpful’: Berlin
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany on Wednesday criticised naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean as "not helpful" in easing tensions…
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Greece, Turkey draw in allies in Mediterranean war games
by Hélène COLLIOPOULOU with Raziye AKKOC in Ankara ATHENS, Greece (AFP) -- Greece and its EU allies held war games…
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As neighbours build dams, Iraqis watch twin rivers dry up
by Haydar Indhar Agence France-Presse DIWANIYAH, Iraq (AFP) — With its neighbours activating new dams, Iraq's historic twin rivers could…
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Jordan summit still on after Iraq minister catches COVID-19: officials
AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) -- An Amman summit between Jordan, Iraq and Egypt will go ahead Tuesday, officials said, with…
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Pompeo starts Middle East tour in Israel
by Guillaume Lavallee and Stephen Weizman JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel on…
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Thousands of Taiwan government email accounts ‘hacked by China’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Chinese hackers infiltrated at least 10 Taiwan government agencies and gained access to around 6,000…
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UAE rejects Iran ‘threats’ after Israel deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE on Sunday summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Abu Dhabi to protest "threats"…
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Trump announces ‘historic peace agreement’ between Israel, UAE
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump, in a surprise announcement, said Thursday that Israel and the United…
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US cabinet member lauds Taiwan’s democracy during historic visit
by Amber WANG TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A US cabinet member heaped praise on Taiwan's democracy and its success in…
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US announces ‘highest level’ visit in decades to Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- The United States on Wednesday announced its "highest level" visit in decades to Taiwan, a move…
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