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Russia, US Reject Rival Chemical Weapons Resolutions on Syria

Russia on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored Security Council resolution that would have extended the international probe into chemical weapons use in Syria. Hours later, the council rejected a Russian-sponsored resolution after it...

Zimbabwe on edge amid negotiations after Military takeover

JOHANNESBURG —  Zimbabweans are hoping for a speedy and smooth resolution to their nation's sudden political crisis, as opposition figures, civil society and religious groups urge longtime President Robert Mugabe to step...

Cash, oaths, holy water: The quest by Cambodia’s ruling party to identify true supporters

TACHES COMMUNE, KAMPONG CHHNANG PROVINCE, CAMBODIA — The ruling Cambodian People's Party has seemingly never had a firmer grip on power. The CPP dominates government administration, the military and the judiciary, and has...

Citing fatigue, Dalai Lama appoints personal emissaries

WASHINGTON — The Dalai Lama says he has appointed emissaries to attend international engagements or speak on his behalf indefinitely. Citing increasing physical fatigue, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader made the comments while...

11 documents adopted, 1 accord signed under PH chairmanship

MANILA -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) under the leadership of the Philippines in 2017 has adopted a total of 11 outcome documents and signed an instrument focused on...

US, Japan naval forces conduct military exercise

The U.S. and Japanese naval forces will hold bilateral training exercise for 10 days, starting Thursday. More than 14,000 U.S. personnel will participate in the drills and will include the aircraft carrier...

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