Singapore gets first female president without a vote
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- An establishment stalwart was named Singapore's first female president Wednesday but the milestone was overshadowed by criticism her…
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Asia
N. Korea vows to boost weapons programs after sanctions
by Hwang Sunghee Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea vowed Wednesday to accelerate its weapons…
7 years ago
South Korea confirms traces of radioactive gas from N.Korea’s nuclear test
SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) -- South Korea said on Wednesday (September 13) traces of radioactive xenon gas were confirmed to…
7 years ago
North Korea slams ‘vicious’ US-led UN sanctions
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)--North Korea on Tuesday blasted "vicious" sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council over its latest and most powerful nuclear…
7 years ago
Anger in Singapore as no election for president
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Singaporeans Tuesday poured scorn on the process to select their new president after an establishment figure was…
7 years ago
China says no radiation harm from N. Korea nuclear test
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has concluded that radiation levels remain normal in the provinces near the North Korean border…
7 years ago
N. Korea warns US of ‘greatest pain’ over fresh sanctions
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea warned on Monday it would inflict "the greatest pain and suffering" on the…
7 years ago
Expelled ambassador says North Korea-US tensions not Mexico’s business
(Reuters) -- North Korea's ambassador to Mexico on Friday (September 08) said its tensions with the US were not…
7 years ago
Qatar ruler phones Saudi crown prince about starting talks: state media
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Qatar's ruler phoned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to express interest in talks to…
7 years ago
URGENT: Hurricane Irma downgraded to Category 4: NHC
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Irma has been downgraded to a Category Four hurricane but is still extremely dangerous,…
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