China suspends economic accord with Australia
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing said Thursday it has suspended an economic agreement with Australia, an apparent tit-for-tat response to…
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Myanmar rebels claim military helicopter downing
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- yanmaA leading Myanmar ethnic rebel army said it had shot down a military helicopter on Monday,…
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Algerian president seeks to calm social anger
ALGIERS, Algeria (AFP) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday urged his government to open "a dialogue" with social partners…
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Myanmar junta launches fresh air raids in rebel territory
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Myanmar's military launched air assaults for the second day in a row into rebel-held territory after…
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Myanmar junta wants ‘stability’ before heeding pleas on violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's junta said Tuesday it will heed regional pleas to stop violence only when the coup-hit…
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California to hold recall vote as anti-governor campaign hits goal
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- A Republican-backed petition to recall California's governor has achieved its goal of forcing a…
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Myanmar shadow govt welcomes ASEAN call to end violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's shadow government of ousted lawmakers has welcomed a call by Southeast Asian leaders for…
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Myanmar crisis summit a test for ASEAN’s credibility: Thailand
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- A weekend summit on the Myanmar coup crisis will be a test for ASEAN's credibility and…
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Biden hails ‘stunning’ US achievement in giving 200 million vaccine doses
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed his government's "stunning" achievement in administering 200 million Covid-19…
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Junta attacks displace nearly 250,000 people in Myanmar: UN envoy
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- The Myanmar military junta's crackdown on anti-coup protesters has displaced close to a quarter of a…
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Russian government’s main task is to boost incomes: Putin
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin, whose United Russia party is deeply unpopular ahead of September elections, said Wednesday…
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‘Justice’: America reacts to Floyd murderer’s conviction
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Politicians, rights activists and family members and even world leaders reacted with jubilation and relief…
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