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Japanese cyclists to face traffic fines
Kyodo News, Published on 03/08/2023
» TOKYO: Japanese police are proposing to fine bicyclists for traffic violations in a bid to reduce the number of accidents following the rise in the popularity of bicycles as a means for commuting since the coronavirus pandemic.
US bars Hong Kong leader from Apec summit
Reuters, Published on 29/07/2023
» WASHINGTON: The United States will not invite Hong Kong’s chief executive, who faces US sanctions, to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in November, two congressional aides said on Friday.
Taliban bans drug cultivation, including lucrative opium
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2022
» KABUL: The Taliban announced on Sunday a ban on the cultivation of narcotics in Afghanistan, the world's biggest opium producer.
China says Peng Shuai case is 'maliciously' hyped up
AFP, Published on 24/11/2021
» BEIJING: China on Tuesday said the controversy surrounding Peng Shuai was being "maliciously" hyped up, after the Chinese tennis star made sexual assault claims against one of the nation's most powerful politicians.
Hun Sen seeks driving ban for repeat traffic offenders
Khmer Times, Published on 21/02/2020
» PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen wants motorists who repeatedly flout traffic rules to be banned from driving.
US, China reach $1.4 bn ZTE deal as signs emerge of trade talks progres
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - Washington and Beijing have reached a deal to ease sanctions that brought Chinese smartphone maker ZTE to the brink of collapse, the US Commerce Department announced Thursday.
US, China reach $1.4 bn sanctions deal over ZTE: Commerce Dept
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - Washington and Beijing have reached a deal to ease sanctions that brought Chinese smartphone maker ZTE to the brink of collapse, the US Commerce Department announced Thursday.
Philippines' pullout from ICC is effective in 1 year: UN
AP, Published on 20/03/2018
» UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said on Monday it received official notification of the Philippines' decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, a move that follows the tribunal's announcement of a preliminary probe of drug suspect killings under the president.