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China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» BEIJING - China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova in show of force in face of Russia
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» CHISINAU — The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-European Union (EU) nation bordering Ukraine.
Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule
AFP, Published on 17/12/2023
» N'DJAMENA - Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.
Thousands protest Spanish amnesty law
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» MADRID - Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.
France's Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PORT VILA (VANUATU) - French President Emmanuel Macron denounced "new imperialism" in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.
Spain poll could raise separatist tensions
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» BARCELONA: Spain's right, in power during Catalonia's failed 2017 secession bid, is trying to regain ground in the vote-rich region ahead of this month's early general election with a more conciliatory tone.
Xi says China, Central Asia must 'fully unleash' potential
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» XIAN (CHINA) - Xi Jinping called on China and Central Asia to "fully unleash" their potential in trade, economic and infrastructure cooperation Friday, as he wrapped up a landmark summit with heads of state from the strategically vital region.
Rural America dreams of secession in eastern Oregon
AFP, Published on 16/05/2023
» JOSEPH (UNITED STATES) - From the sun-dappled, tree-lined village of Joseph, Debbie Price can see the distant snowy peaks of the Seven Devils, a series of mountains in the Rockies that mark Oregon's border with Idaho.
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
AFP, Published on 07/04/2023
» TAIPEI - China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang
AFP, Published on 07/10/2022
» GENEVA - The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against debating alleged widespread abuses in China's Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing, in a heavy setback for Western nations.