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China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's coast guard said Tuesday it had "taken control measures" against several Philippine vessels at…
Russian diplomat hopes for new US talks this autumn
(Reuters) -Russia hopes a new round of talks can be scheduled with U.S. representatives this autumn to clear…
US reinterprets arms control pact to ease military drone exports
(Reuters) -The United States can export "Reaper"-style and other advanced military drones more easily following a reinterpretation of…
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures seven
(Reuters) -Russian forces staged a massive attack early on Tuesday on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one…
Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state is seen carrying a dead calf
EASTSOUND, Wash. (AP) — Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state has been seen carrying her dead…
Parking spots used as colorful protest against Florida crackdown on rainbow crosswalks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An Orlando restaurateur on Monday turned over 49 parking spots outside her eatery for…
Venezuela’s Maduro says US behavior is ‘aggression,’ communications largely cut
(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that recent incidents between his country and the United…
State Department says Rubio is heading to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
State Department says Rubio is heading to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
Pakistan’s security forces kill 31 insurgents in overnight raids in northwest, military says
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s security forces raided two separate militant hideouts in the country’s northwest, killing 31…
Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect
GENEVA (AP) — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to…
Turkish court adjourns case on whether to oust opposition leader
ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Monday adjourned to October a case on whether to annul the…
Czech opposition ANO party widens lead before October election
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech billionaire and former Prime Minister Andrej Babis's ANO party increased its lead over the…
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defence deal
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military,…
Rubio to discuss Qatar aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath…
US says China spreads ‘false’ World War Two narratives to pressure Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is intentionally mischaracterising World War Two-era documents to put pressure on and isolate Taiwan given…