Dominican Republic establishes ties with China, breaks with Taiwan
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republican (AFP) -- The Dominican Republic established diplomatic relations with China and cut off ties with Taiwan,…
7 years ago
Asia
Iran bans use of popular Telegram messaging app
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's judiciary on Monday banned the hugely popular Telegram messaging app, which the authorities have accused…
7 years ago
Trump pushes Korean truce village for Kim summit
by W.G. Dunlop Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump said Monday he was…
7 years ago
Netanyahu says has new ‘proof’ of Iran nuclear weapons programme
by Mike Smith Agence France Presse JERUSALEM, Israel (AFP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address…
7 years ago
Ten journalists including Agence France Presse photographer among dozens killed in Afghan attacks
by Mushtaq Mojaddidi Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Ten journalists including Agence France-Presse's chief photographer in Kabul,…
7 years ago
Landslide in northern China kills 9
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A landslide killed nine people in a village in northern China on Monday, authorities said. The…
7 years ago
North-linked firms soar on Seoul market after summit
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Shares in South Korean builders, railway component makers and other firms with links to the…
7 years ago
Japan’s Abe in the UAE to boost ties
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in the United Arab Emirates late Sunday…
7 years ago
China’s foreign minister to visit N. Korea this week
BEIJING, China (AFP) --Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his office said Monday, days after…
7 years ago
N. Korea offers to shut nuclear test site in May, invite US experts
by Jung Hawon with Mandel Ngan in Washington, Michigan Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has…
7 years ago
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