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New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank

New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank

Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the disputed South China…
Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility

Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility

A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 100 on Monday in an attack…
Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head

Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head

Records are tumbling, cyclists are crashing, rowers capsizing — the Rio OIympics have already delivered some thrilling sport and there…
Mudslides triggered by storm claim 40 lives in eastern Mexico

Mudslides triggered by storm claim 40 lives in eastern Mexico

Mudslides triggered by intense rainfall in eastern Mexico killed 40 people at the weekend as saturated hillsides collapsed onto modest…
Islamic State militants claim capture of US weapons in Afghanistan

Islamic State militants claim capture of US weapons in Afghanistan

Militants linked to Islamic State have released photos that purport to show weapons and equipment that belonged to American soldiers…
Bomb targeting mourners at Pakistan hospital kills at least 45

Bomb targeting mourners at Pakistan hospital kills at least 45

A bomb blast at a Pakistani hospital killed at least 45 people and wounded dozens on Monday in Quetta, the…
Ecuador appeals to tourists to return as earthquake hits economy

Ecuador appeals to tourists to return as earthquake hits economy

Almost four months after a devastating earthquake hit Ecuador, a leading government minister has appealed to tourists to return to…
South African’s ANC suffers worst election since taking power

South African’s ANC suffers worst election since taking power

The African National Congress lost its grip on local government in Tshwane, home of the South African capital Pretoria, as…
Thais vote for first time since 2014 coup in charter referendum

Thais vote for first time since 2014 coup in charter referendum

Thais began voting on Sunday in a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that would pave the way for a…
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