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Philippines’ election victor Duterte plans government overhaul

DAVAO: The Philippines’ president-elect, rough-talking city mayor Rodrigo Duterte, announced plans on Tuesday for an overhaul of the country’s system…

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China scrambles fighters as US sails warship near the disputed reef

BEIJING/HONG KONG: China scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday as a U.S. navy ship sailed close to a disputed reef in…

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70 years after Hiroshima, Obama to pay historic visit

WASHINGTON: In a moment seven decades in the making, President Barack Obama this month will become the first sitting American…

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Thailand frees eight anti-junta activists on bail

BANGKOK: Thailand released eight activists on bail on Tuesday who had been detained for posting Facebook comments critical of the…

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China hopes to work with new Philippines government

BEIJING: China said Tuesday that it hopes to work with the Philippines’ new government to resolve territorial disputes in the…

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Firebrand Duterte poised to win Philippine presidential elections

MANILA: Anti-establishment firebrand Rodrigo Duterte was heading Monday for a huge win in the Philippine presidential elections, according to a…

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EU membership remains ‘strategic goal’: Erdogan

ANKARA: Membership of the European Union remains Turkey’s strategic goal and a deal to liberalise visas for Turks visiting the…

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Philippines election: populism, celebrity and ugly realities

  As the Philippines prepares for its fifth election since the “People Power” revolution that overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos in…

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Israeli soldier goes on trial in killing of Palestinian

TEL AVIV: An Israeli soldier went on trial for manslaughter before a military court on Monday after he was caught…

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North Korea leader Kim says will not use nuclear arms unless threatened

PYONGYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed…

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