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Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal

Australia’s asylum seeker detentions on PNG island ruled illegal

Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Australia's practice of detaining asylum seekers on PNG's northern Manus Island…
Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo

Japan eyes more foreign workers, stealthily challenging immigration taboo

Desperately seeking an antidote to a rapidly aging population, Japanese policymakers are exploring ways to bring in more foreign workers…
North Korea seen readying another intermediate missile launch attempt: report

North Korea seen readying another intermediate missile launch attempt: report

North Korea appears to be preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on…
Afghan president blasts Taliban ‘slaves’, says little time left for peace

Afghan president blasts Taliban ‘slaves’, says little time left for peace

President Ashraf Ghani said Afghanistan faced a terrorist enemy led by Taliban "slaves" in Pakistan in a somber speech to…
Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end ‘addiction’ to oil

Saudi prince unveils sweeping plans to end ‘addiction’ to oil

The powerful young prince overseeing Saudi Arabia's economy unveiled ambitious plans on Monday aimed at ending the kingdom's "addiction" to…
Mexico hampered probe into apparent student massacre, panel says

Mexico hampered probe into apparent student massacre, panel says

A panel of international experts on Sunday accused Mexico's government of undermining their probe into the fate of 43 trainee…
India cancels visa to exiled Uighur leader, draws opposition rebuke

India cancels visa to exiled Uighur leader, draws opposition rebuke

India said on Monday it had withdrawn a visa to an exiled Uighur leader whom China has long branded a…
United States to send 250 more special forces troops to Syria

United States to send 250 more special forces troops to Syria

President Barack Obama will announce later on Monday plans to send up to 250 additional U.S. special forces troops to…
US volunteers seek adventure fighting Islamic State alongside Kurds

US volunteers seek adventure fighting Islamic State alongside Kurds

Towering over his Kurdish partner at a checkpoint in northern Iraq, U.S. volunteer John Cole cuts an unusual figure on…
South African President Zuma in Iran to develop trade, political ties: presidency

South African President Zuma in Iran to develop trade, political ties: presidency

South African President Jacob Zuma arrived in Iran on Sunday to strengthen political, trade and investment ties after crippling international…
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