New Japan foreign minister as PM unveils post-election cabinet
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveils his post-election cabinet Wednesday, with a new foreign minister but…
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China ruling party plenary to further cement Xi’s grip on power
by Patrick BAERT BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation,…
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Iraqi PM escapes ‘assassination attempt’ drone blast
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone…
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Indonesia seizes land owned by Suharto son’s company
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia has seized land tied to an automaker owned by the son of its late…
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US businesses face Jan 4 deadline to get workers vaccinated
by Chris Stein WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday set a January 4 deadline for…
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UK to unveil plan for first ‘net zero’ financial centre
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Finance minister Rishi Sunak is to announce plans to make Britain the world's first net…
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New York poised to elect Black ex-cop Adams as mayor
by Peter HUTCHISON and Diane DESOBEAU NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New Yorkers voted Tuesday in a mayoral election…
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Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada addressed supporters in the southern city of Kandahar, officials announced…
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As rivals reopen, Hong Kong doubles down on virus isolation
by Jerome TAYLOR Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among…
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Japan votes as ruling party seeks fresh start
Voting kicked off in Japan's general election on Sunday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued…
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Myanmar junta sentences Suu Kyi aide to 20 years for treason
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military junta sentenced a close aide of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to…
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W.House expects Biden-Erdogan meeting in Glasgow: official
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden expects to meet with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
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