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Chinese president meets with Walt Disney CEO

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday China-US relations have maintained a momentum of sound development on the whole and…

Beijing ‘tightens screws’ on Taiwan’s new president

by Amber WANG TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- When Tsai Ing-wen becomes Taiwan's president later this month, she will end…

N. Korea to launch top party gathering amid nuke test fears

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AFP) -- North Korea will Friday launch its highest-level ruling party meeting in almost 40 years,…

Air strikes on Syria displaced camp kill 28 as Aleppo truce holds

by Karam al-Masri ALEPPO , Syria (AFP) -- Air strikes killed at least 28 civilians Thursday in a camp for…

Twin bombings kill 10 civilians in central Syria: monitor

BEIRUT , Lebanon (AFP) -- A double bomb attack on Thursday in central Syria killed at least 10 civilians and…

Israeli air strikes hit four Hamas sites in Gaza: military

JERUSALEM , Israel (AFP) -- Israeli air strikes hit four Hamas sites in Gaza Wednesday night, the military said, following…

Top Chinese singer tours disputed South China Sea islands

BEIJING , China (AFP) -- One of China's top folk singers is rocking her away across disputed territory in the…

Shanghai home owners refuse to give way to developers

A tract of land with ramshackle houses and rubble surrounded by high-rise buildings in a northern corner of Shanghai is prime…

Preview of Philippines’ presidential candidates ahead of election

Five Filipino candidates are vying to be president as the Philippines gets ready to hold its national elections on May…

Indonesia and Philippines pledge to enforce maritime security

Indonesia and the Philippines on Wednesday (May 4) vowed to increase cooperation to ensure safety on the open seas. Indonesian…

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