Myanmar protesters gather after general strike call
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Anti-coup protesters gathered across Myanmar on Monday, answering a trade union call for a general strike…
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US tightens export controls to Myanmar after protesters killed
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Thursday tightened export controls on Myanmar, imposing its latest sanctions in…
5 years ago
Kuwait forms new govt after disputes with parliament
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP) -- Kuwait's ruler Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah greenlighted Wednesday the Gulf country's new cabinet after the…
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Six dead as Myanmar security forces fire at protesters
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least six people were killed as Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy protesters Wednesday,…
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Ghana president receives world’s first free Covax jab
ACCRA, Ghana (AFP) -- Ghana's president Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday became the world's first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from…
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face court after deadly crackdown
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has not been seen since last month's…
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Thai police fire rubber bullets at protesters outside PM’s residence
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thai police shot rubber bullets and used water cannon and tear gas against pro-democracy protesters in…
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Six shot dead on Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar security forces shot dead at least six protesters Sunday in the bloodiest action so…
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US strikes ‘Iranian-backed militant infrastructure’ in Syria: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military launched a strike on facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed militia…
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US imposes sanctions on two more Myanmar junta leaders
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday announced sanctions against two more leaders of Myanmar's junta…
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Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Tens of thousands of anti-coup protesters rallied across Myanmar again on Monday despite a clear threat…
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Biden pledges $4bn for global Covid-19 vaccine program
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden will pledge $4 billion in US aid to the Covax global Covid-19…
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