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Donald Trump Taiwan phone call: Behind China’s measured reaction
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Trump speaks with Taiwan's president, risking China tensions
China's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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N. Korea carries out simulated attack on neighbors, South imposes new sanctions
On Friday, South Korea, Japan and the US unveiled new unilateral sanctions against North Korea.
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Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed king
THAILAND has a new king, with the country’s crown prince formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered late father, who reigned for 70 years.
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Tsunami warning issued for Japan after 6.9 earthquake
TSUNAMI waves have started to hit areas along the Japanese coast as residents were evacuated after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Fukushima prefecture.
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New Zealand earthquake: Two dead following powerful tremor
Two people have died after a powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island.
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How President Rodrigo Duterte became a global game-changer
RODRIGO Duterte is a game-changer for the Philippines, not to mention a lightning rod of controversy.
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China gives first glimpse of its J-20 stealth fighter jet, but how does it compare?
TWO of China’s secretive Chengdu J-20 warplanes swept over a gasping crowd at the Zhuhai air show late Tuesday afternoon in the country’s southern province — potent symbols of Beijing’s aspirations for military might.
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Chinese stealth fighter to shed cloak of secrecy
CHINA’S newest warplane, the J-20 stealth fighter, will make its first public flight at the Zhuhai Air Show, its manufacturer announced Monday, as Beijing flexes its long-range military muscles.
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Where has Kim Jong-un’s wife gone? Leader’s spouse vanishes from the public eye
FEARS are growing for the safety of North Korea’s first lady who has vanished from public view for the past seven months.
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Fatal incident at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast
POLICE are combing CCTV footage available for clues as to what caused the horror crash that killed four people at Dreamworld after a ride “malfunction”.
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The Communist Party of China plans to launch a bizarre ‘social credit’ system for its citizens
PICTURE a world where every single action you make is monitored by the federal government.
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Philippine president announces ‘separation’ from US, wants to align with Russia and China
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has announced his “separation” from the United States, declaring he has realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute through talks.
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Indonesia castration law 'will wipe out paedophilia'
Indonesia could "wipe out" paedophilia with its new policy of chemical castration, President Joko Widodo has told the BBC.
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Thailand's heir apparent Maha Vajiralongkorn raises fears – and eyebrows
Crown prince is best known for making his poodle Foo Foo an air chief marshal, but his darker side has long caused concerns about his potential rule
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Philippine President Duterte labelled ‘serial killer’ and ‘psychopath’ as drug crackdown death toll exceeds 3600
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo “The Punisher” Duterte has been labelled a “psychopath” and a “serial killer” by critics as the death toll in his murderous drugs crackdown hurtles towards 4000.
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Japan steps up activity in disputed South China Sea region
JAPAN has announced its intention to step up its activity in the disputed South China Sea region.
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We aren’t ‘little brown brothers of America,’ don’t lecture us – Philippines FM
The US had previously said it was “deeply concerned” about the campaign against drugs, and urged the government to ensure that law enforcement officers comply with the country’s “human rights obligation.”
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Can work yourself to death?
‘Death from overwork’ is so common in Japan there’s even a word for it. But is it physically possible?
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