‘No more water’: Iraq drought claims lakeside resort
Iraqi merchant Mohamed has never seen such a grim tourist season: years of drought have shrunken the majestic Lake Habbaniyah,…
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Asia
Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "drastic boost" in missile production during visits to key weapons factories,…
1 year ago
Typhoon Lan set to crash Japan holiday week
TOKYO, Aug 13, 2023 (AFP) - Japanese authorities on Sunday warned residents in much of the country to prepare for…
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North China landslide death toll rises sharply to 21
BEIJING, Aug 13, 2023 (AFP) - The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in northern China has…
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Taiwan’s vice president leaves for US en route to Paraguay
TAIPEI, Aug 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's Vice President William Lai flies to the United States on Saturday in a…
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Indonesian maid’s torture highlights lack of legal protections
Beaten, forced to eat animal faeces and chained to a dog cage -- the abuse of an Indonesian maid highlights…
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Philippines says unaware of deal with China over disputed reef
MANILA, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he was "not aware" of any agreement with China…
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Japan’s second-oldest museum forced to crowdfund to pay bills
TOKYO, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's second-oldest museum has raised $3.4 million through crowdfunding after reportedly being denied additional…
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Journalist among three dead in Syria bombing: state media
DAMASCUS, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - A Syrian television journalist and two soldiers were killed on Wednesday when a roadside…
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UN says reached deal with Syria over key aid crossing
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - The United Nations has said it reached agreement with the Syrian…
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