Vo Van Thuong confirmed as new Vietnam president
Vietnam's rubber stamp National Assembly voted in a new president on Thursday, who immediately pledged to crack down on corruption…
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‘The conflict goes on’: South Sudan’s never-ending war
by Nick Perry Agence France-Presse NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- "South Sudan remains significantly peaceful", declared the opening line of a…
3 years ago
Florida takes over Disney district to punish ‘woke’ politics
by Gerard MARTINEZ Agence France-Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district…
3 years ago
Bank of Japan’s next chief says monetary easing ‘appropriate’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Bank of Japan's long-standing monetary easing policies are "appropriate", its next governor Kazuo Ueda told…
3 years ago
Warhol in the desert: flamboyant art icon pops up in Saudi
by Robbie COREY-BOULET Agence France-Presse AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Andy Warhol's iconic portraits of stars such as Marlon…
3 years ago
Thai election to be held in May: PM
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP | Tuesday 2/21/2023 Thailand will hold a general election in May, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said…
3 years ago
Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb "authoritarian expansionism", President Tsai Ing-wen…
3 years ago
URGENT: N. Korea says turning Pacific into ‘firing range’ depends on US actions
Seoul, South Korea | AFP | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister on Monday warned of "corresponding counteraction"…
3 years ago
Questions mount for Scotland’s SNP as Sturgeon quits
Edinburgh, United Kingdom | AFP | Calls mounted within the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Thursday to postpone a special conference…
3 years ago
Nikki Haley announces 2024 US presidential bid
Charleston, United States | AFP | Tuesday 2/14/2023 Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced Tuesday she…
3 years ago
Speculation grows as US shoots down new mystery object
Washington, United States | AFP | by Paul HANDLEY / Brian KNOWLTON A US warplane shot down a new flying…
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‘Unidentified object’ shot down over Canada: Trudeau
Ottawa, Canada | AFP | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday an "unidentified object" was shot down over northwestern Canada,…
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