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French court fines Equatorial Guinea vice president 30m euros

French court fines Equatorial Guinea vice president 30m euros

Teodorin Obiang, vice president and son of Equatorial Guinea's president, also handed a three-year suspended jail term. Teodorin Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea's president and the country's vice...
EU to suspend some of Cambodia trade benefits over human rights

EU to suspend some of Cambodia trade benefits over human rights

Cambodia is preparing for suspension of some its Everything But Arms trade privileges after opposition crackdown. Cambodia's government is preparing for the European Union to...
China says Taiwan drills are meant to hone combat capabilities

China says Taiwan drills are meant to hone combat capabilities

Appearance of Chinese bombers, fighter jets has triggered anger in Taiwan, which scrambled its own fighter jets. A second day of drills by China's military close to...
Turkey retaliates after Syrian government shelling kills 5 troops

Turkey retaliates after Syrian government shelling kills 5 troops

Turkey retaliates after Syrian government Ankara hits more than 100 enemy targets after deadly attack in Idlib, with ruling party spokesperson ruling out retreat.
UN chief calls for Sudan removal from US 'terrorism' list

UN chief calls for Sudan removal from US ‘terrorism’ list

Antonio Guterres says it is time to mobilise international support to enable Sudan to overcome its challenges. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Sudan to be...
Thailand shooting spree leaves 26 dead, 57 wounded, officials say; suspect is fatally shot

Thailand shooting spree leaves 26 dead, 57 wounded, officials say; suspect is fatally shot

A soldier with a grudge gunned down 26 people and wounded 57 in Thailand's worst shooting spree before he was fatally shot inside a mall in the country's northeast on Sunday, officials...
US soldiers killed after man in Afghan army uniform opens fire

US soldiers killed after man in Afghan army uniform opens fire

Deaths come at a sensitive time in 18-year war, with Trump eager to bring troops home and end the US's longest conflict. Two US soldiers have been...
Syria army takes Idlib crossroads town despite Turkish warnings

Syria army takes Idlib crossroads town despite Turkish warnings

Saraqeb is considered a strategic prize for the Syrian government as it seeks to regain control of M4 and M5 highways. The Syrian army has taken...
Thai soldier goes on shooting rampage, police say several dead

Thai soldier goes on shooting rampage, police say several dead

Gunman identified as Sergeant Major Jakapanth Thomma stole army vehicle and posted photos of himself in tactical gear. A Thai soldier has killed several people in a...
Exit polls say incumbent AAP set to crush Modi's BJP in New Delhi

Exit polls say incumbent AAP set to crush Modi’s BJP in New Delhi

Predictions say Aam Aadmi Party will score a hat-trick in national capital, while right-wing BJP may improve 2015 tally. India's capital has voted in a crucial state...

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