Japan to spend $13 bn to boost domestic chip production
TOKYO, Nov 10, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's government said on Friday that it plans to spend 2 trillion yen ($13…
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Former President Donald Trump takes stand in civil trial targeting his New York empire
By Andréa BAMBINO NEW YORK, Nov 6, 2023 (AFP) - Donald Trump testified in a New York court on Monday…
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China, Australia can become ‘trusting’ partners, Xi says
By Oliver HOTHAM with Jing Xuan TENG in Shanghai BEIJING, Nov 6, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping told…
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China urges Myanmar to ‘cooperate’ on border stability
BEIJING, Nov 6, 2023 (AFP) - A senior Chinese diplomat has urged Myanmar to "cooperate" in maintaining stability on their…
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Canada slams China over second ‘unsafe’ aircraft intercept in two weeks
OTTAWA, Nov 3, 2023 (AFP) - Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair on Friday slammed Chinese fighter jets' second "significantly unsafe"…
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Japan PM announces $113 billion economic stimulus
TOKYO, Nov 2, 2023 (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Thursday a stimulus package worth $113 billion…
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Li Keqiang, former Chinese premier who helped steer country through global financial crisis, dies at 68
BEIJING, Oct 27, 2023 (AFP) - Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang has died after suffering a heart attack, state media…
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Hong Kong’s new national security laws could target “soft resistance”
By Xinqi SU and Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong leader John Lee used his…
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US auto workers union extends strike to big GM plant
NEW YORK, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - The US auto workers union announced Tuesday it has extended its strike to…
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China removes defence minister Li Shangfu, ousts ex-FM from cabinet
China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media…
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Japan PM promises focus on ‘economy, economy, economy’
TOKYO, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised on Monday tax cuts as part of a…
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Republicans fail yet again to pick US House speaker
By Frankie TAGGART WASHINGTON, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - A damaging, weeks-long Republican leadership crisis deepened further Friday, leaving the…
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