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Trump says Iran in turmoil since US withdrew from nuke deal
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump asserted Monday that Iran was being roiled by nationwide riots since he pulled out of an international nuclear deal and that Washington supports the protesters.
US arrests Russian agent for conspiring to influence US politics
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» WASHINGTON: A 29-year-old Russian woman has been arrested for conspiring to influence US politics by cultivating ties with political groups including the National Rifle Association, the powerful gun rights lobby.
Chinese 'reeducation camps' in spotlight at Kazakh trial
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» ZHARKENT, Kazakhstan: Secretive "re-education camps" allegedly holding hundreds of thousands of people in a Muslim-majority region in western China are the focus of an explosive court case in Kazakhstan, testing the country's ties with Beijing.
Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid flying taxi at Farnborough
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» FARNBOROUGH, UK: British engine maker Rolls-Royce revealed plans this week to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the "flying taxi", which takes off and lands vertically and could be airborne within five years.
N. Korea's Kim lambasts officials during 'field guidance' visits
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated officials during inspections of a factory, power station and holiday camp, state media reported Tuesday, with analysts saying the reports show nuclear-armed Pyongyang's desire to focus on economic development.
India orders all Mother Teresa care homes inspected
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» NEW DELHI: India has ordered an immediate inspection of all childcare homes run by a religious order founded by Mother Teresa after a nun was arrested over an alleged adoption racket.
EU, Japan to sign massive trade deal as US puts up barriers
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» TOKYO - The European Union's top officials arrive in Japan Tuesday to sign the single market's biggest trade deal ever and present a united front as Washington upends the international trade order.
Bolt poised for surprise trial with Aussie football club
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» SYDNEY - Usain Bolt is on the verge of sealing a deal to trial with the A-League's Central Coast Mariners, the Australian club said Tuesday, as the sprint legend pursues his dream of playing professional football.
A bit of the Greek islands in the heart of historic Athens
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» ATHENS - "The Acropolis? It's that way." Residents of historic Anafiotika are used to giving directions to tourists, lost in the narrow, winding alleyways of this unique but little-known hillside neighbourhood in the heart of Athens.
Vietnam withdraws licence of news site, issues fine
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» HANOI: A popular Vietnamese news website has been suspended and fined about $10,000 (332,000 baht) after it was accused of publishing false information, as the communist government quashes any perceived criticism.