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Indian minister quits following #MeToo allegations

India's junior foreign minister has resigned following allegations by more than a dozen female journalists of sexual harassment when he was the editor of prominent newspapers. He has dismissed the allegations...

Trump criticizes condemnation of Saudi Arabia in journalist’s disappearance

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump criticized growing condemnation of Saudi Arabia and allegations it is behind the disappearance of a Saudi journalist, saying, "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty...

World oil prices help Vietnam expand an already fast-growing economy

TAIPEI — An increase in world oil prices is helping Vietnam earn money that will quicken its already fast economic growth and may help the country build new infrastructure. The only red...

Syria, Jordan officially reopen border crossing

CAIRO — The al-Naseeb border crossing between Jordan and Syria officially reopened Monday after a three year closure. More than 7,000 trucks used to make the crossing between Syria and Jordan daily...

Koreas resume high-level talks as Moon presses for sanction relief

SEOUL — North and South Korea held high-level talks within the heavily fortified demilitarized zone Monday. The meeting discussed the implementation agreements made during the recent Pyongyang summit as South Korean President Moon...

Pinoy bizmen urged to open shops in China’s ‘Silk Road’ district

XI'AN, China — Filipino businessman are urged to explore opportunities in Tang West Market here, the original site of the starting point of the ancient network of trade routes called 'Silk Road'. Hu...

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