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Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Purges, nukes, Trump diplomacy
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Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Purges, nukes, Trump diplomacy

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Friday marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un, the third generation of his family to…
North Korea’s Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule
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North Korea’s Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Too young. Too weak. Too inexperienced. Since taking power following his father’s sudden death 10…
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit
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The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – A video feed of a Taiwanese minister was cut during US President Joe Biden’s Summit…
Myanmar democracy in new era as Suu Kyi sidelined by army
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Myanmar democracy in new era as Suu Kyi sidelined by army

BANGKOK (AP) — In sentencing Myanmar’s iconic democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to prison, the country’s generals have effectively…
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
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US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing t o protest…
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
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China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics

BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the US proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of…
Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source
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Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source

Dec 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed for four years on Monday on charges…
COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report
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COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report

MELBOURNE, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic has weakened China’s power in the Indo-Pacific, and the region’s deepening security…
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
Middle East

UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets

DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates defense ministry said its purchase of French Rafale fighter jets would…
Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest – media
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Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest – media

Dec 5 (Reuters) – Five people were killed and at least 15 arrested after Myanmar security forces in a car…
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