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Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
May 6, 2019
Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn praised a show of “unity” at his first public address on the final day of…
Sri Lanka police arrest two in clashes as schools reopen to near-empty classes
May 6, 2019
Sri Lanka police arrest two in clashes as schools reopen to near-empty classes
NEGOMBO, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka police arrested two men after a personal feud led to clashes between two…
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
May 6, 2019
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
US and Chinese officials say a historic deal ending their ongoing trade war could be imminent, but a key question…
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
May 6, 2019
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the US still sees “a path forward” in its nuclear talks with…
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
May 6, 2019
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
A Russian passenger plane erupted in a huge ball of fire and black smoke after making an emergency landing at…
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
May 6, 2019
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Sunday for Russia to get out of Venezuela, while his Russian counterpart, Sergei…
Newly-crowned Thai king carried in elaborate royal procession
May 5, 2019
Newly-crowned Thai king carried in elaborate royal procession
Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn was carried by soldiers on a gilded palanquin through the streets of Bangkok Sunday, in…
Pope asks Bulgarians to ‘open hearts’ to migrants
May 5, 2019
Pope asks Bulgarians to ‘open hearts’ to migrants
Pope Francis urged Bulgarians to open their hearts and doors to refugees as he began a visit to the European…
Maduro rallies military as Venezuela opposition appeals to troops
May 5, 2019
Maduro rallies military as Venezuela opposition appeals to troops
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged his troops Saturday to be “ready” for potential US military action, as a limited number…
N. Korea tested rocket launchers and ‘tactical guided weapons’
May 5, 2019
N. Korea tested rocket launchers and ‘tactical guided weapons’
North Korea’s state media said Sunday that leader Kim Jong Un had overseen a rocket and tactical guided weapons test,…