China and Russia present united front as stabilizing force
By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations'…
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Slovak PM fights for his life after assassination attempt
BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday…
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Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime…
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France imposes state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
By Mathurin DEREL NOUMEA, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - France ordered troops to guard ports and the international airport in…
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Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week,…
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US sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips
By Beiyi SEOW, Danny KEMP WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden took aim at China on…
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President Putin removes defence minister Shoigu
MOSCOW, May 12, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday moved to replace defence minister Sergei Shoigu in…
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Three more teen suspects identified in German MEP attack
By Sam Reeves FRANKFURT, Germany, May 6, 2024 (AFP) - Three more teenage suspects have been identified in relation to…
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Driver dies after ramming car into White House gate
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2024 (AFP) - A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White…
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Teenager turns self in after attack on German politician
BERLIN, May 5, 2024 (AFP) - A 17-year-old has turned himself in to police in Germany after an attack on…
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UK confirms first migrants held for Rwanda deportation flights
LONDON, May 1, 2024 (AFP) - The UK government confirmed Wednesday it had detained an unspecified number of migrants in…
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Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islands
TOKYO, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Beijing has lodged a protest with Tokyo after a group of Japanese lawmakers visited…
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