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Crisis looms as HK legislators walk out to shun independence activists

Crisis looms as HK legislators walk out to shun independence activists

Dozens of pro-Beijing lawmakers walked out of the Hong Kong legislature on Wednesday to prevent the swearing-in of two pro-independence…
US-Russian crew blasts off for space station

US-Russian crew blasts off for space station

A U.S. astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts blasted off from Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a two-day journey to the International…
Police find travel agency for traffickers, drug hauls in European raids

Police find travel agency for traffickers, drug hauls in European raids

Police detained more than 300 suspects and seized tonnes of cocaine during a week-long operation against drugs, people-smuggling and cyber…
Trump sharpens ‘rigged’ election allegations disputed by Republican lawyers

Trump sharpens ‘rigged’ election allegations disputed by Republican lawyers

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday cited studies he said showed rampant voter fraud, saying the Nov. 8 election…
Americans in Philippines jittery as Duterte rails against United States

Americans in Philippines jittery as Duterte rails against United States

In a bar along the Philippines' Subic Bay owned by an American military veteran, the main topic of conversation is…
California capital could reap billions from legalized pot, study says

California capital could reap billions from legalized pot, study says

California's state capital region could reap 20,000 jobs and generate $4.2 billion in business if it becomes a hub for…
Election of anti-nuclear novice in Japan another setback for Abe energy policy

Election of anti-nuclear novice in Japan another setback for Abe energy policy

The election of an anti-nuclear governor in a region north of Tokyo further challenges Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's energy policy…
China says to retaliate after Slovak president meets Dalai Lama

China says to retaliate after Slovak president meets Dalai Lama

China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it would retaliate after the president of Slovakia, Andrej Kiska, met visiting exiled Tibetan…
Boko Haram faction ready to negotiate release of 83 more Chibok girls: govt

Boko Haram faction ready to negotiate release of 83 more Chibok girls: govt

The Islamic State-allied faction of Boko Haram which last week freed 21 of more than 200 Chibok girls kidnapped in…
Thousands flee as typhoon lashes Philippines

Thousands flee as typhoon lashes Philippines

Typhoon Sarika lashed the main Philippine island of Luzon on Sunday, flattening homes and toppling trees and power pylons as…
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