Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok parent after 45 days
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order barring transactions with the Chinese…
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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…
6 years ago
Lebanon, small Mideast country mired in tragedies
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanon, a small multi-confessional country which endured a devastating 15-year civil war, has often been caught…
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Microsoft to keep exploring TikTok deal after talks with Trump
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Microsoft announced Sunday it would continue talks to acquire the US operations of popular video-sharing…
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Former Taiwan president dubbed ‘Mr Democracy’ dies aged 97
by Amber WANG TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui, who defied China and earned the nickname "Mr…
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib guilty on all charges in first 1MDB trial
by M. Jegathesan / Patrick Lee Agence France Presse KUALA KUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak…
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Trump national security advisor tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's national security advisor, Robert O'Brien, has tested positive for COVID-19, the White…
6 years ago
UK, EU rule out quick post-Brexit deal
by Dmitry ZAKS and Phil HAZLEWOOD Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain and the European Union on Thursday…
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N. Korea’s Kim berates officials over troubled flagship hospital
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated officials for their "careless" construction of a flagship…
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New Zealand opposition picks ‘Crusher’ to challenge Ardern
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's opposition has installed a conservative veteran nicknamed "Crusher" as leader as it regroups…
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US formally starts withdrawal from WHO
by Shaun TANDON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday formally started the withdrawal of the United…
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Ecuador VP resigns just 8 months out from election
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- Ecuador's Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner announced his resignation on Tuesday, just eight months away from the…
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