China conducts military drills in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army…
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Taiwan slams Bolivia for quake solidarity with China
Taiwan's foreign minister lashed out at Bolivia Saturday for expressing solidarity with China following an earthquake that struck the island…
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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea
MANILA, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air…
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Taiwan helicopters pluck quake-stranded tourists to safety
HUALIEN, Taiwan, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan rescue helicopters flew sorties Saturday to pluck tourists to safety after a…
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Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ shorts up for auction
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's…
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Thousands of Philippine schools suspend in-person classes due to heat
By Pam CASTRO MANILA, April 5, 2024 (AFP) - Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes Friday, the…
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Tokyo’s cherry blossoms in full bloom draw crowds
TOKYO, April 4, 2024 (AFP) - Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the…
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Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
By Yan ZHAO with Amber WANG in Taipei HUALIEN, Taiwan, April 4, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwanese rescuers worked Thursday to…
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Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
TOKYO, April 4, 2024 (AFP) - A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological…
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Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok
By Valentín DÌAZ BOGOTÁ, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - With promises of wealth and images glorifying fighters among vast fields…
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