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China slams U.S. top diplomat over his Taiwan remarks
WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Asia Free Press): China on Wednesday slammed the U.S. for its top diplomat statement over Taiwan and...
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Turkish parliament extends troop deployment in Iraq, Syria for 2 years
Government motions extend mandate for Iraq, Syria anti-terror operations for 2 more years, plus Lebanon peacekeeping for 1 more year...
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South Korea’s ex-President Roh Tae-woo to get state funeral
Former military general who played key role in 1979 coup died on Oct. 26 at age of 88 ANKARA, Oct...
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Turkey rescues 79 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
Turkey has been key transit point for irregular migrants crossing into Europe AYDIN, Turkey, Oct 26 (AA): Turkey rescued 79...
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Saudi Arabia launches climate initiative at cost of $10.4B
Saudi Crown Prince says kingdom will help establish regional early storm warning center RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct 26 (AA): Saudi...
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Australia announces to reaches net zero emissions by 2050 ahead of Glasgow conference
Prime minister Scott Morrison says his country have clear plan to achieve target CANBERRA (AFP) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison...
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Arab institutions slam Israel’s labeling of Palestinian rights groups as terrorists
Leftist Tunisian Workers' Party releases joint statement signed by 13 institutions condemning decision TUNIS, Tunisia, Oct 25 (AA): Thirteen political...
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Sudanese military arrests prime minister, members of gov’t
Sudanese parties call for civil disobedience in protest of 'military coup' KHARTOUM, Sudan, Oct 25 (AA): Sudan's military arrested the...
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Japan’s Premier accepts his party defeat on seat in by-election ahead national vote
TOKYO, Oct 25 (Asia Free Press): Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost in one of two by-elections held ahead...
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Russian, Chinese warships hold joint patrols in Pacific
Islamabad, October 23 (Asia Free Press): Warships from Russia and China held week-long joint patrols in the western part of...
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