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Bangladesh says once-submerged island ready for Rohingya
January 16, 2020
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
January 16, 2020
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
January 16, 2020
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
January 16, 2020
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
January 16, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
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…