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Qatar’s state news agency hacked by ‘unknown entity’

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar said Wednesday its official state news agency was hacked and subsequently carried a "false statement"…

Baby bump: China eatery in Japan soars on pregnant panda hopes

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Swelling hopes for a baby panda in Tokyo have bumped up the stock price of a…

China hails new US ambassador’s ‘positive role’

BEIJING, China (AFP) - China welcomed on Tuesday the United States Senate's confirmation of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US…

Ousted South Korean president Park goes on trial

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye went on trial Tuesday over the massive corruption scandal…

Trump’s visit to Saudi a ‘turning point’: King Salman

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi King Salman on Monday described United States President Donald Trump's visit to the Muslim…

Rouhani faces challenges as Trump realigns with anti-Iran forces: expert

TEHRAN, Iran (CCTV) -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who has just secured a second term in office, will be faced…

UN vows to tighten sanctions on North Korea

by Carole LANDRY / with Hwang Sunghee in Seoul Agence France Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The UN…

Ousted S. Korean leader Park faces trial

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye was due in court Tuesday to face trial over…

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

BEIJING, China (AFP) - China called on Monday for dialogue to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula after North Korea…

Bomb wounds 20 at Bangkok military hospital: police

Map showing recent Thailand bombing   BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - A small bomb struck a Bangkok military hospital on Monday…

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