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Japan builds up ‘missile archipelago’ near Taiwan to counter China
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2025
» TOKYO — As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
'Music to my ears': Trump brushes off White House demolition critics
AFP, Published on 22/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new ballroom, saying the sound of the construction work was "music to my ears."
Hawaii fire death toll nears 100, anger grows
AFP, Published on 13/08/2023
» LAHAINA (UNITED STATES) - The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century was expected to cross the 100-mark Sunday, fueling criticism that an inadequate official response contributed to the heavy loss of life.
Scorching heatwave threatens to break top temperatures
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» ROME: Scorching heat across the Northern Hemisphere threatened to break records and whip up wildfires on Monday as the dire consequences of global warming take shape.
'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate
AFP, Published on 28/03/2023
» TOKYO - Japan's government has made tackling its falling birth rate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making themselves heard on social media.
Japan's Princess Mako to marry after years of controversy
AFP, Published on 26/10/2021
» TOKYO - Japan's Princess Mako finally marries her university sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday, but it won't be a lavish affair, with the couple forgoing traditional rites after years of controversy.
US attorney general grilled over handling of Russia report
AFP, Published on 02/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - US Attorney General Bill Barr rejected allegations in a Senate hearing Wednesday that he had whitewashed the Mueller Russian interference report to protect President Donald Trump, but then refused to appear before the House to answer similar questions.
US Senate leader hails Kavanaugh vote as 'proudest moment'
AFP, Published on 07/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - US Senate leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday hailed the confirmation of divisive judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as his "proudest moment" in the upper house as the warring Republicans and Democrats turned their focus to the crucial midterm elections.
Supreme Court nominee in unusual plea as US Senate nears vote
AFP, Published on 05/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - As angry protesters swamped Capitol Hill on the eve of a crunch vote Friday to advance the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the judge made a highly unusual plea to defend his impartiality.
Second woman accuses Trump court pick of sexual misconduct: New Yorker
AFP, Published on 24/09/2018
» NEW YORK - A second woman has come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's embattled nominee for the Supreme Court, The New Yorker said Sunday.