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US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fears build
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fear...
The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast to a port in the United States, adding to growing fears of open conflict between the two countries.
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Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national electi...
The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul -- of the conservative Bhumjaithai party -- became prime minister when his predecessor was removed from office over an ethics violation.
1 hour ago
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US, Japan defence chiefs say China harming regional peace
US, Japan defence chiefs say China harming regional peace
The December 6 radar incident came after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan that infuriated China.
2 hours ago
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Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban
Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban
Court filings by US-based Reddit challenged the validity of the law that "infringes the implied freedom of political communication", calling for a review by Australia's High Court.
4 hours ago
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Bangladesh sets first post-uprising polls for February 12
Bangladesh sets first post-uprising polls for February 12
A referendum on a landmark democratic reform charter will also be held on the same day, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said in a television broadcast to the nation.
7 hours ago
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Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expec...
At least 19 people have been killed in the latest round of border fighting that reignited last week, officials said.
20 hours ago
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British porn star faces Bali deportation after studio raid
British porn star faces Bali deportation after studio raid
Local police last week raided a studio in the popular tourist hub of Badung near the island's capital, Denpasar, detaining Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger.
22 hours ago
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Russia's defence ministry says downed 287 Ukrainian drones
Russia's defence ministry says downed 287 Ukrainian drones
Of the drones "intercepted and shot down" by Russian air defences, 32 were headed towards Moscow, the ministry said in a statement posted on Telegram.
1 day ago
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Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea
Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South...
Jesse Lingard ended his final game for FC Seoul by scoring a goal and then tearfully saying goodbye as the club showed a tribute to their 'beloved captain'.
1 day ago
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CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project
CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project
Ten years ago, China announced its intention to build the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC), which at 100 kilometres (62 miles) long would be the world's largest particle accelerator.
1 day ago