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China must ready for military conflict in South China Sea: state media

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing must prepare for "military confrontation" in the South China Sea, state-run media said Tuesday, as…

Odd jobs in Istanbul for young Syrians who dreamed big

by Marisol RIFAI ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Receptionist, waiter, hairdresser, pastry-seller: these are the jobs of the ambitious young Syrians…

Japanese victims of Dhaka siege arrive home

TOKO, Japan (AFP) -- The bodies of seven Japanese nationals killed in a bloody restaurant attack in Dhaka were returned…

Obama celebrates US military, daughter’s 18th birthday on July 4 holiday

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama celebrated the country's military as well as his daughter Malia's 18th…

China offers Philippines talks if South China Sea court ignored – China Daily

THE official China Daily reported that, China is ready to start negotiations with the Philippines on South China Sea-related issues…

Iraq mourns after more than 200 killed in Baghdad bombing

by W.G. Dunlop BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqis on Monday mourned the more than 200 people killed by a jihadist-claimed…

Hong Kong officials to visit Beijing for talks over bookseller

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- A senior Hong Kong delegation will head to Beijing for talks following explosive revelations by…

Suicide bombing near US consulate in Saudi: ministry

by Ian Timberlake RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- A suicide bomber blew himself up near the United States consulate in…

Tears, smoke and loss at site of deadly Baghdad blast

by Ammar Karim BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- A weeping Zainab Mustafa brought a photo of her husband to the still-smoldering…

IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 119

by Ammar Karim and Safa Majeed BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- A suicide car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group…

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