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Bangladesh says once-submerged island ready for Rohingya

Bangladesh says once-submerged island ready for Rohingya

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — An island in Bangladesh that was regularly submerged during monsoon seasons is ready to house 100,000…
Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home

Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home

TALISAY, Philippines (AP) — It’s the second-most active volcano in the Philippines, a designated permanent danger zone long declared off-limits…
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

A 61-year-old man has become the first person to die in China from a respiratory illness believed caused by a…
Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer

Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia’s leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that…
US, China sign ‘momentous’ trade deal

US, China sign ‘momentous’ trade deal

The United States and China signed a truce in their trade war on Wednesday after nearly two years of tensions,…
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano

Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano

Philippine authorities were struggling Wednesday to keep thousands of evacuees from returning to homes in areas threatened by a feared…
US Democrats lock horns over war, gender in last debate before Iowa

US Democrats lock horns over war, gender in last debate before Iowa

Leftist Bernie Sanders attacked frontrunner Joe Biden on foreign policy Tuesday but found himself fighting accusations of sexism in the…
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief

Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief

The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven days with key players sworn…
US, China set to sign vital trade truce

US, China set to sign vital trade truce

The world’s two dominant economic powers, the United States and China, are poised to sign a trade truce Wednesday that…
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours

Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours

Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
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