Taiwan vows ‘counter-attack’ if China breaches airspace, territorial waters
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and "counter-attack" if Chinese fighters…
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Iraq protesters disperse after Sadr demands end to deadly clashes
by Guillaume Decamme Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi supporters of powerful cleric Moqtada Sadr withdrew Tuesday from Baghdad's…
4 years ago
Biden talks crime, guns in key election battleground
by Jim Watson with Frankie Taggart in Washington Agence France-Presse WILKES-BARRE, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden touted…
4 years ago
World hails ‘one-of-a-kind’ ex-Soviet leader Gorbachev
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who played a major role in ending…
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China’s Communist Party Congress to open October 16
Beijing, China (AFP) by Laurie CHEN China's ruling Communist Party will begin its 20th Party Congress on October 16, state…
4 years ago
Fighting in Iraqi capital leaves 23 dead after Sadr quits politics
by Guillaume Decamme Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Fighting between rival Iraqi forces raged for a second day Tuesday…
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Taiwan, China trade barbs over island drone incursions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown…
4 years ago
Shelling targets Baghdad’s Green Zone amid deadly chaos after Sadr quits politics
by Guillaume Decamme Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Shelling targeted Baghdad's high-security Green Zone Monday, a security source said,…
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Student protester shot by Hong Kong police convicted
Hong Kong, China (AFP) An unarmed Hong Kong man who was shot by police during democracy protests three years ago…
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Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib back in court for more graft charges
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak returned to court Thursday to face more charges linked…
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Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills…
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Former Pakistan PM Khan granted bail by anti-terror court
Islamabad, Pakistan (AFP) by Zain Zaman JANJUA Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused the government Thursday of trying to…
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