Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud

VIETNAM : It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the…

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Beijing says US, Japan ‘smeared and attacked’ China at summit

BEIJING (AFP) : Beijing on Thursday said the United States and Japan had “smeared and attacked” China during a Washington…

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South Korea’s prime minister and top officials offer to resign after election defeat

SEOUL (AFP) : South Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials offered to resign en masse on Thursday, after their…

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Biden promises Israel ‘ironclad’ support against Iran reprisals

WASHINGTON (AFP) : US President Joe Biden on Wednesday promised “ironclad” support for Israel as Iran threatens reprisals over a…

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Ukraine’s parliament passes a controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts as war drags on

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) : Ukraine’s parliament passed a controversial law Thursday that will govern how the country recruits new soldiers…

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Italian coast guard rescues 22 shipwrecked people, recovers 9 bodies

MILAN (AP): The Italian Coast Guard rescued 22 people and recovered nine bodies after a smugglers’ boat capsized in a…

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Slovakia’s pro-Russia PM deepens energy and transport ties to Ukraine

BRATISLAVA (Reuters): Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, whose pro-Russian views have put him at odds with allies, sought to deepen…

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Russia’s FSB says British special forces operating in Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters): Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that Britain’s Special Boat Service had been operating in Ukraine…

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China supports full UN membership of Palestine: Mao Ning

BEIJING (APP): China supports full United Nations (UN) membership for Palestine and supports speedy Council action to that end, Chinese…

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Kim vows to deal ‘death-blow’ to enemy if provoked: KCNA

SEOUL (AFP) : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to deal a “death blow” to his country’s enemies, state…

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