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North Korea says Trump begged for a war during his Asia trip
November 11, 2017
North Korea says Trump begged for a war during his Asia trip
North Korea said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia showed he was a “destroyer” and…
Top Thai royal aide sacked for ‘evil acts’: palace
November 11, 2017
Top Thai royal aide sacked for ‘evil acts’: palace
A senior Thai royal official has been sacked for “evil acts” including having an extramarital affair and forcing his alleged…
Trump, Duterte meet for first time at APEC summit
November 11, 2017
Trump, Duterte meet for first time at APEC summit
US President Donald Trump met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for the first time at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
South Sudan’s government using food as weapon of war: UN report
November 11, 2017
South Sudan’s government using food as weapon of war: UN report
South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s government is using food as a weapon of war to target civilians by blocking life-saving…
Trade ministers agree Asia-Pacific trade pact without US
November 11, 2017
Trade ministers agree Asia-Pacific trade pact without US
Ministers from 11 Asia-Pacific countries agreed Saturday to press ahead with a major trade deal without the United States, as…
Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI
November 10, 2017
Rise of the machines: Philippine outsourcing industry braces for AI
The outsourcing industry in the Philippines, which has dethroned India as the country with the most call centers in the…
Impossible to seal Brexit deal by 2019: German industry group BDI
November 10, 2017
Impossible to seal Brexit deal by 2019: German industry group BDI
The European Union and Britain will not be able to reach a comprehensive deal on their future economic relations by…
EU to preserve Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini
November 10, 2017
EU to preserve Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini
The European Union will make sure that the Iran nuclear deal “will continue to be fully implemented by all, in…
China eases foreign ownership restrictions on financial firms
November 10, 2017
China eases foreign ownership restrictions on financial firms
China on Friday said it will further open the country’s financial markets to foreign firms, a key demand from the…
Trump brings tough trade message in vision for Asia
November 10, 2017
Trump brings tough trade message in vision for Asia
US President Donald Trump set out a strong message on trade at a meeting of Asia-Pacific countries in Vietnam on…