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Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- In a statement on the Russian president's New Year wishes to world leaders, the Kremlin said…
Iran blocks internet on third night of protests
by Ali Noorani and Eric Randolph Agence France Presse TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Demonstrators attacked a town hall in the…
Hong Kong ship crew questioned in S. Korea for oil transfer to North
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The crew of a Hong Kong-registered ship have been detained for questioning in South…
Putin toughens terrorist recruitment sentences
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law Friday a bill toughening sentences for terrorist recruitment as…
Huge fire at Mumbai restaurant kills at least 14
by Vishal MANVE Agence France-Presse MUMBAI, India (AFP) - At least 14 people were killed when a huge blaze tore through a…
China rejects Trump accusation on N. Korea sanction breaches
BEIJING, China (AFP) - China on Friday rejected accusations that it had helped Pyongyang skirt sanctions after US President Donald Trump claimed…
India likens crypto cash to Ponzi schemes
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India warned Friday against investing in cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, likening them to "Ponzi schemes", as it became…
Ivory Coast woman who swallowed over 1kg of cocaine held at Thai airport
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A 27-year-old woman from the Ivory Coast has been arrested on the Thai island of…
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