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Russia, China Delay US Push for Halt of Refined Petroleum to North Korea

Russia and China have requested more time to consider a U.S. request to stop deliveries of refined petroleum products to North Korea, diplomats said Thursday. The U.S. asked a U.N. sanctions committee...

China looks to stronger EU trade ties against threat of US tariffs

TAIPEI — China bolstered ties with the European Union this week with more large markets in the pipeline to keep its exports healthy as the United States levies import tariffs, analysts say. At...

Thai boys speak of lessons learned from cave ordeal

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND — The 12 boys and coach of the Wild Boars football team entered the local town hall on the Thai-Myanmar border Tuesday, appearing at their first news conference since...

SoKor to help modernize PH defense capability

MANILA -- One of the Philippines’ closest allies, South Korea, will help the country modernize its defense capability, particularly the acquisition of new helicopters and submarines. This was confirmed by South Korean Ambassador...

US, North Korea meet to discuss Korean War remains

Generals from the United States and North Korea have met to discuss the repatriation of the remains of U.S. soldiers who fought in the Korean War. Michael Minihan, an Air Force major...

128 killed in IS suicidebombing of Pakistan election rally

ISLAMABAD — A massive suicide bombing of an election rally in southwestern Pakistan has killed at least 128 people, including a candidate for a provincial assembly seat, and injured more than 120...

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