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China Communist Party declares Xi Jinping 'core' leader
Oct 27, 2016 (AFP)
China's ruling Communist Party declared its General Secretary Xi Jinping the "core" of its leadership on Thursday, elevating his already powerful status. A comm...
Firm that built islands gets Philippines deal
Oct 26, 2016 (AFP)
A Chinese state-owned company said to have been involved in Beijing's island-building in the South China Sea signed a deal to construct islands for rival claima...
Chinese state media urge new status for Xi
Oct 26, 2016 (AFP)
Most Chinese people want Communist Party chief Xi Jinping to be a "core" leader in the mould of Mao Zedong, official media said a survey showed, as he seeks to ...
Russia scraps Spain fuel stop for Syria-bound warships
Oct 26, 2016 (AFP)
Russia scrapped plans Wednesday to refuel Syria-bound warships in a Spanish port after Madrid came under pressure to refuse access to a flotilla that may be use...
NATO reports progress on eastern troop deployments
Oct 26, 2016 (AFP)
NATO is making good progress in building up the battalions being deployed in eastern European allies badly rattled by a more assertive Russia, alliance head Jen...
Russia criticises US troop plans in Norway
Oct 26, 2016 (AFP)
Russia has criticised plans to deploy more than 300 American troops in Norway, saying it would do nothing to make northern Europe safer. Norway announced Monday...
Philippines' Duterte visits Japan after China tilt
Oct 25, 2016 (AFP)
Acid-tongued Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes his diplomatic roadshow to Japan on Tuesday, days after his apparent tilt towards China raised questions...
Turkish officers appeal Greek asylum rejection
Oct 25, 2016 (AFP)
Turkish military officers who fled to Greece following the failed July coup in their country have appealed against the rejection of their asylum claims, their l...
NATO defence commitment 'unconditional': Stoltenberg
Oct 25, 2016 (AFP)
NATO's commitment to defend all allies against any threat is "unconditional" and irrespective of whether they pay their dues, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg sai...
Last Emperor's nephew puts Chinese history on show
Oct 25, 2016 (AFP)
His uncle was the last Emperor of China, reigning over the Middle Kingdom from the Forbidden City. Now Jin Yulan scours the antique shops of Communist-ruled Bei...
White House looks to ride out Duterte storm
Oct 24, 2016 (AFP)
President Barack Obama has only a handful of months left in office, but facing the shock loss of a pivotal Asian ally in the Philippines, his White House is pla...
US warns Philippines' Duterte over rhetoric, crime war
Oct 24, 2016 (AFP)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's fiery rhetoric and deadly crime war are becoming a growing concern around the world, the top US envoy for Asia warned on ...
US to deploy 330 troops in Norway
Oct 24, 2016 (AFP)
The United States will deploy over 300 troops in Norway, the Norwegian government announced Monday, in a move set to upset neighbouring Russia. The 330 Marines,...
Silicon Valley all-in for Hillary Clinton
Oct 23, 2016 (AFP)
Silicon Valley, the hub of the US tech industry, is traditionally a Democratic political stronghold. But that has perhaps never more been more true than in this...
China's Xi to consolidate power at key meeting: analysts
Oct 23, 2016 (AFP)
The leaders of the world's most powerful political party gather in Beijing on Monday for a conclave that could change the course of Chinese history. In meetings...
China slams 'provocative' US sail-by in South China Sea
Oct 22, 2016 (AFP)
China has slammed the US for sailing a warship near disputed territory in the South China Sea, saying the move was a "serious illegal act" and "deliberately pro...
China, Philippines agree to dialogue over Sea disputes
Oct 21, 2016 (AFP)
Beijing and Manila will resume talks on their South China Sea disputes, both sides said Friday, an apparent diplomatic victory for China after an international ...
Russia puzzled by talk of US troop rotation in Norway
Oct 21, 2016 (AFP)
Russia expressed surprise Friday about the mooted deployment of US troops in neighbouring Norway. "Taking into account multiple statements made by Norwegian off...
Philippines' Duterte says will not sever US ties
Oct 21, 2016 (AFP)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday he would not sever his nation's alliance with the United States, as he clarified his announcement that he pla...
Philippines' Duterte, in China, announces 'separation' from US
Oct 20, 2016 (AFP)
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte declared his "separation" from longstanding ally the United States, in Beijing on Thursday, as he rebalances his country'...
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