China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia for energy-focused visit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) by Robbie Corey-Boulet Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for…
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EU starts WTO action against China over Lithuania, patents
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) The EU on Wednesday escalated disputes with China to the WTO, requesting panels be assembled to…
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China announces nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions
Beijing, China (AFP) China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of its hardline Covid restrictions that had hammered the world’s second…
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Democrats capture Senate seat in Georgia runoff
Washington, United States (AFP) by Camille CAMDESSUS US President Joe Biden celebrated the strengthening of his party's majority in…
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Xi travels to Saudi for three days of Mideast outreach
by Robbie Corey-Boulet Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday…
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Georgia runoff Senate vote a new test for Biden
by Camille CAMDESSUS Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Choosing between a pastor and a former football star, voters…
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China will come to standstill for late leader Jiang’s memorial
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Sirens will wail across China as the country comes to a standstill Tuesday during a…
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Japan eyes 56% increase in defence budget over five years
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers on Monday to boost the country's defence budget by 56…
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South Korea’s ex-national security chief arrested over border killing
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) South Korea on Saturday arrested a former national security chief on suspicion of covering up events…
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Biden, Prince William meet in chilly Boston
Boston, United States (AFP) US President Joe Biden met briefly Friday with Britain's Prince William in Boston where the…
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Pres. Biden signs emergency law forcing US rail unions to accept wages deal
Washington, United States (AFP) US President Joe Biden signed into law Friday a rare intervention by Congress forcing freight rail…
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Concern rises as new Turkish media law squeezes dissent
Istanbul, Turkey (AFP) by Fulya OZERKAN A new law gives Turkey fresh ammunition to censor the media and silence dissent…
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