New Australia PM, Indonesia president ride bikes as diplomatic wheels turn
Australia's new prime minister and Indonesia's president rode bamboo bicycles together on Monday as they held talks to boost ties,…
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Belgian king, in shadow of colonial past, to visit DR Congo
by Matthieu Demeestere Agence France-Presse BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Belgium's King Philippe on Tuesday begins a historic visit to the…
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Hong Kong police make multiple arrests as Tiananmen gatherings banned
by Holmes CHAN Hong Kong authorities on Saturday detained multiple people as they pounced on any attempt at public commemoration…
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Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence
by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday made a fervent appeal for…
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Philippines summons Beijing diplomat over South China Sea ‘harassment’
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Manila revealed on Tuesday that it had summoned a senior Beijing diplomat to protest the alleged…
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Xi hails ‘new atmosphere’ in Hong Kong, welcomes next leader
by Matthew WALSH Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he…
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Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling
by Mikhail FLORES Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Thursday he would uphold an international ruling against Beijing over…
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Biden to speak Tuesday night on Texas school shooting
Washington, UNITED STATES (AFP) -- President Joe Biden will speak this evening on the latest school shooting in the United…
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US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework
https://youtu.be/9bx5onRYzx0 US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries including India…
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China congratulates Australia’s Albanese in hint at thawing ties
Beijing, CHINA (AFP) -- Chinese premier Li Keqiang has sent a congratulatory note to newly elected Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese,…
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Ecuador’s ex-VP returns to prison in corruption case
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- Authorities in Ecuador on Friday arrested and re-imprisoned former vice-president Jorge Glas, after a court…
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Bangkok to choose governor as national election looms
by Rose Troup Buchanan and Thanaporn Promyamyai Millions of Bangkok voters will elect a new governor on Sunday in…
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