Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese, Russian warplanes approach
SEOUL, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - South Korea's military said Thursday it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four…
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Philippines deports 180 Chinese detained in anti-trafficking raid
MANILA, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines deported 180 Chinese nationals on Thursday after they were detained in a…
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Three Japanese ministers resign over kickback scandal: reports
TOKYO, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal…
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Myanmar junta arrests two more journalists: outlet
YANGON, Myanmar, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar junta authorities have arrested two journalists in night raids, their outlet said…
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China’s Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter US
By Alice PHILIPSON HANOI, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - China and Vietnam pledged on Tuesday to deepen ties during President…
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Japan PM to sack four ministers over graft claims: reports
By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was expected to announce the sacking…
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Suspended sentences in Japan army sexual assault case
By Kyoko HASEGAWA FUKUSHIMA, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - Three Japanese ex-soldiers were found guilty Tuesday but given only…
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Philippines records fewer storms, faces worst drought in decades
MANILA, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines has so far endured fewer storms in 2023 than in any of…
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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations
MANILA, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility…
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US F-16 fighter jet crashes in S. Korea during training exercise: Yonhap
SEOUL, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - A US F-16 fighter jet crashed Monday in South Korea during a routine training…
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