South Korea, US sign cost-sharing deal for American troops
AP, Seoul : South Korea and the United States struck a new deal Sunday that increases Seoul’s contribution for the cost of the American military...
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Malaysia’s toppled leader to go on trial over 1MDB scandal
AFP, Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia’s toppled leader Najib Razak will go on trial this week over an extraordinary financial scandal that contributed to the downfall...
Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps
AP, Istanbul :Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity.”In a statement Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami...
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Quebec mosque shooter sentenced to lifeAP, Quebec CityA 29-year-old who shot dead six worshipers at a Quebec City mosque in the worst anti-Muslim attack in...
Thailand puzzles over political surprises from royals
AP, Bangkok :A Thai political party swore loyalty to the king Saturday, a day after its stunning decision to nominate the monarch’s sister as its...
US in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections
Reuters, Washington :The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela’s military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing...
Hard work still needed before Kim-Trump summit: US envoy
AFP, Seoul :There was still some hard work to be done ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader...
Saudi Minister says Crown Prince did not order Khashoggi killing
AFP, Washington :A top Saudi official on Friday (Feb 8) reiterated his government’s position that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not order the 2018...
Fast-food fan Trump in ‘very good health’: Chief Physician
President Donald Trump, who delights in confounding health experts with his junk food cravings and disinclination to exercise, is “in very good health,” his doctor...
Thailand`s Princess Ubolratana to run for PM against junta chief
AFP, Bangkok :A Thai princess will run for prime minister in upcoming elections, in a stunning twist that pits the high-profile royal against the chief...
US vows ‘relentless’ action to deter Iran missile programme
AFP, Washington :US lawmakers threatened Thursday to take tougher action against Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi amid a new revelation that...
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US military aims to withdraw from Syria by AprilReuters, Ankara The U.S. military is preparing to withdraw American forces from Syria by the end of...