Japan’s military seeks record spending to counter North Korea, China moves
GOTEMBA, Japan (Reuters) -- Japan's defense ministry on Wednesday (August 31) asked for a hike in spending to record levels, as…
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International
G20 to go long on rhetoric, short on economic policy: experts
by Benjamin CARLSON BEIJING, China (AFP) -- G20 leaders will meet in China this weekend in a climate of economic…
8 years ago
Deep 6.7 quake off Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) --A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning…
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Japanese police corner suspect in deadly shooting
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese gunman accused of shooting dead a construction worker and wounding three others before going…
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9 found dead in Japan elderly home after typhoon: police
by Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Surging flood water brought by a powerful typhoon left nine people dead in an…
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Amid ruins, Italy mourns quake victims
by Andreas SOLARO AMATRICE, Italy (AFP) -- Italy on Tuesday held a poignantly symbolic funeral for victims of last week's…
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Brush fire prompts evacuation of 700 people east of Los Angeles
A fast-growing brush fire prompted the evacuation of roughly 700 people on Tuesday (August 30) from a mobile home park…
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IS says spokesman Adnani killed in Syria’s Aleppo
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- The Islamic State group said Tuesday its spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani was killed in the Syrian…
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Apple hit with record EU tax bill
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - by Danny KEMP The EU ordered tech giant Apple on Tuesday to pay a record 13…
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US, India bolster ties, warn Pakistan over extremists
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - by Nicolas REVISE The United States and India urged Pakistan Tuesday to do more to counter…
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