Trump warns Syria, Russia and Iran against Idlib ‘tragedy’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syria against launching an attack on the country's…
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38 Yemeni rebels killed in Hodeida: military sources
KHOKHA, Yemen (AFP)--The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen killed 38 rebels in the past 24 hours in air strikes on…
6 years ago
Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar secrets case
by Richard SARGENT / Hla-Hla HTAY Agence France-Presse YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) - Two Reuters journalists accused of breaching Myanmar's state…
6 years ago
China’s Xi pledges $60 billion for African development at summit
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Monday to provide $60 billion in financing for Africa's development over the…
6 years ago
‘Very strong’ typhoon Jebi on course to hit Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A typhoon that forecasters warned could be the strongest to hit Japan in 25 years barrelled directly towards the western…
6 years ago
Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan
by W.G. Dunlop Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military plans to cancel $300 million…
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China’s Xi says ‘no strings attached’ to Africa investments
by Ben Dooley Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- President Xi Jinping told African counterparts and business leaders Monday…
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Japan claims China ‘escalating’ military actions
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's defense chief on Monday warned the country faces a tough security environment, with China and…
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China’s ‘Silk Road’ project runs into debt jam
by Julien Girault Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's massive and expanding "Belt and Road" trade infrastructure…
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Four dead, three missing after Myanmar dam overflow
BAGO, Myanmar (AFP) -- Floods from a dam breach in Central Myanmar has left four people dead and three missing,…
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