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Pompeo says he's still in charge on N.Korea, works with Japan
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday he remained in charge of negotiating with North Korea despite the regime's demands to exclude him, as he voiced guarded hope with Japan on securing a deal.
Trump seethes in foul-mouthed tirade against Mueller report
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» WASHINGTON - A seething President Donald Trump launched a tirade Friday against the "bullshit" Mueller report, dismissing testimony detailing how he tried to thwart the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Malaysia revives another Chinese project
Published on 19/04/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government plans to resurrect a multi-billion-dollar property project in Kuala Lumpur involving a Chinese state company, calling it a contribution to China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
Trump slams 'fabricated' testimony in Mueller report
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed unfavorable testimony in the Mueller report on Russian election interference as "fabricated" and labelled the document "crazy."
Embezzling ex-monk denied bail
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2019
» The Appeal Court on Friday refused to grant bail to a former monk now behind bars while he appeals his sentence for pocketing more than 24 million baht in temple development funds.
Novelist Houellebecq a contentious choice for French honour
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has awarded the country's top honour to the controversial top-selling French novelist Michel Houellebecq, a scourge of the establishment for his bitter denunciations of modern France.
Jack Ma takes heat for love of long work hours
Published on 19/04/2019
» BEIJING: E-commerce billionaire Jack Ma has long been an example of how the power of big dreams, strong leadership and sheer hard work can create massive fortunes in China’s go-go economy.
Comedian, president debate ahead of Ukraine election
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» KIEV - A comedian tipped to become Ukraine's next president and his incumbent rival go head-to-head in an extraordinary stadium debate Friday, as campaigning reaches its climax before a weekend vote.
New Economics dismisses outside influence claim
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2019
» The New Economics Party (NEP) on Friday denied an accusation by its own members it allowed outsiders to have influence over political activities.
Sudan protest leaders to unveil civilian ruling body
AFP, Published on 19/04/2019
» KHARTOUM - Protest leaders Friday announced plans to unveil a civilian body to take over from Sudan's ruling military council as crowds of demonstrators kept up the pressure outside army headquarters and Washington said it will send an envoy to encourage the transition.