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Journalist deaths decline in 2023
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» PARIS - The number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, despite reporter deaths in Gaza in the past two months, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said on Thursday.
Urban fighting rages in Gaza
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP - Heavy urban combat raged in and around Gaza's biggest cities on Thursday as the bloodiest ever war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its third month since the October 7 attacks.
Thousands on run in Gaza fearing ground offensive
AFP, Published on 14/10/2023
» GAZA CITY - Palestinians sought refuge Saturday after Israel warned them to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip before an expected ground offensive against Hamas, one week after the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» GEORGIA - Former United States president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail Thursday on racketeering and conspiracy charges and released on a US$200,000 bond after having a historic mug shot taken.
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
AFP, Published on 07/06/2023
» KYIV: An attack on a major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine on Tuesday unleashed a torrent of water that flooded two dozen villages and forced the evacuation of 17,000 people, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.
Taiwan, US to sign trade deal
AFP, Published on 01/06/2023
» TAIPEI: The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island.
South Korea says Ukraine artillery ammo report 'inaccurate'
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» SEOUL: South Korea on Thursday dismissed a media report that its artillery rounds were heading to Ukraine, saying its position on not providing lethal aid to Kyiv was unchanged.
200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» KHARTOUM: Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, damaging hospitals and hampering aid after three days of urban warfare.
Rebels take New Zealand pilot hostage in Indonesia
AFP, Published on 08/02/2023
» JAKARTA: Separatists in Indonesia's breakaway eastern region of Papua have taken a New Zealand pilot hostage after attacking a small passenger plane and setting it on fire at an airport in a remote mountainous area, officials and a rebel group said.
Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19
AFP, Published on 20/10/2022
» Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.