politics

Biden says ‘yes,’ US forces would help defend Taiwan against China

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden said Sunday that US forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese…

Italy storms kill 10 sparking pre-vote climate change debate

Rome, Italy  (AFP) At least 10 people died and four were missing after violent storms lashed central Italy, reports said…

Taiwan warns Russia, China ties ‘harm’ international peace

by Amber WANG Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said on Friday ties between Russia and China were a…

Couple formally charged in Argentine VP assassination attempt

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- The gunman who tried to shoot Argentina's Vice President Cristina Kirchner in the face was…

Lufthansa back in private hands as govt sells rescue stake

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Lufthansa said Wednesday the German state had sold the stake it took in the airline as…

Ruto to be sworn in as Kenya’s president after divisive poll

by Hillary ORINDE Agence France-Presse NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- William Ruto will be sworn in as Kenya's president on Tuesday…

North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes program ‘irreversible’

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike…

US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Justice Department said Thursday it was appealing a Florida judge's order to freeze…

Taiwan leader confident of US trade deal

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan is confident it can sign a trade deal with Washington, its leader told visiting US…

US calls Erdogan threats to Greece ‘unhelpful’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Tuesday called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's warnings to Greece over…

New UK PM Truss promises to ride out economic storm with new-look top team

by Phil HAZLEWOOD with Stuart GRAHAM at Balmoral Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Liz Truss on Tuesday unveiled…

Taiwan says Chinese military drone entered air defense zone

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said a Chinese military reconnaissance drone entered its air defense zone on Monday, the latest…

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