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Dramatic video shows escape, shooting of N.Korean soldier
Associated Press, Published on 22/11/2017
» SEOUL: It's 3.11pm on a cold, grey day on the North Korean side of the most heavily armed border in the world, and a lone soldier is racing toward freedom.
Palestinians vow to suspend talks if US closes PLO mission
Associated Press, Published on 19/11/2017
» WASHINGTON: The Palestinians threatened on Saturday to suspend all communication with the United States if the Trump administration follows through with plans to close their diplomatic office in Washington. The potential rupture in relations threatens to undermine President Donald Trump's bid for Mideast peace _ a mission he has handed his son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
US carbon resurgence fuels growing global demand
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» LONDON: Oil will continue growing as a source of energy for over two decades, with the US set to become the undisputed leader in crude and gas production, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
US considers special investigation of Clinton Foundation
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» WASHINGTON: The US Attorney General has asked senior staff to recommend whether to appoint a special counsel to look into Clinton Foundation dealings and an Obama-era uranium deal.
Southeast Asia nations to start talks with China on sea code
Associated Press, Published on 13/11/2017
» MANILA: Leaders of Southeast Asian countries and China agreed Monday to begin negotiations on a “code of conduct” aimed at controlling aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea, a step they described as a milestone, but some experts said was unlikely to ensure compliance.
Chinese President Xi makes state visit to Vietnam
Associated Press, Published on 12/11/2017
» HANOI: Vietnam gave Chinese President Xi Jinping the red carpet treatment Sunday at the start of a state visit, as the two communist neighbors try to broaden their economic ties and work on resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
US joins calls for PM's return to Lebanon from Saudi Arabia
Associated Press, Published on 11/11/2017
» BEIRUT: Lebanese officials insisted on the return home of Prime Minister Saad Hariri from Saudi Arabia, and the leader of the militant group Hezbollah said the Saudis had "declared war" on Lebanon by holding Hariri against his will.
APEC talks end with 'very good outcome' despite wrangling
Associated Press, Published on 09/11/2017
» DANANG, Vietnam: Ministers from Asia-Pacific countries ended their meeting on Thursday with a "very good outcome", despite differing views on trade and protectionism, Vietnamese Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh told a news conference.
Philippines backs down in S.China Sea after Beijing protest
Associated Press, Published on 08/11/2017
» MANILA: The Philippine defence secretary said on Wednesday President Rodrigo Duterte has stopped construction work on a newly formed sandbar in the disputed South China Sea after a protest from Beijing.
Trump to Kim: Let's make a deal
Associated Press, Published on 08/11/2017
» SEOUL: In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signalling a willingness to negotiate as he urged Pyongyang to "come to the table" and "make a deal."