Taiwan president says does not exclude possibility of China attack
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Taiwan president says does not exclude possibility of China attack

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said that she does not exclude the possibility of China attacking the self-ruled island, amid heightened…
Exclusive: Looted cash, gold helps Islamic State recruit in Philippines
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Exclusive: Looted cash, gold helps Islamic State recruit in Philippines

Islamist insurgents looted cash, gold and jewelry worth tens of millions of dollars when they occupied a southern Philippines town…
Europe readies riposte to Trump’s ‘America First’ push in Davos
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Europe readies riposte to Trump’s ‘America First’ push in Davos

European leaders will be out in force at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week to defend multilateralism before…
Turkey detains 24 people over social media comments on Syria, ministry says
Middle East

Turkey detains 24 people over social media comments on Syria, ministry says

Turkish police have detained 24 people for allegedly “spreading terrorist propaganda” on social media related to Ankara’s military operation against…
Dollar wallows near three-year lows on US government shutdown
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Dollar wallows near three-year lows on US government shutdown

The dollar was pinned near a three-year low on Monday as a US government shutdown encouraged investors to add to…
Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent
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Philippines raises volcano alert again; hazardous eruption seen imminent

The Philippines raised the alert level at its Mayon volcano on Monday after a loud explosion in the wake of…
Saudi-led coalition to give $1.5 billion in Yemen aid, expand port capacity
Middle East

Saudi-led coalition to give $1.5 billion in Yemen aid, expand port capacity

A military coalition led by Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would commit $1.5 billion in new humanitarian aid for…
Congolese security forces kill three while dispersing anti-Kabila protest
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Congolese security forces kill three while dispersing anti-Kabila protest

At least three people were killed when Congolese security forces fired tear gas and live bullets to disperse a protest…
Somali president sacks Mogadishu mayor, names replacement
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Somali president sacks Mogadishu mayor, names replacement

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi sacked the mayor of the capital Mogadishu and appointed his information minister to replace him on…
Turkey will create 30 km-deep ‘safe zone’ in Syria’s Afrin: HaberTurk citing PM
Middle East

Turkey will create 30 km-deep ‘safe zone’ in Syria’s Afrin: HaberTurk citing PM

Turkey aims to create 30 kilometer (19 miles) “safe zone” as part of its operation in northern Syria’s Afrin province,…
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