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Japan, Philippines, US slam China's 'dangerous, aggressive' moves in South China Sea
Japan, the Philippines and the United States voiced “serious concern” Thursday over China’s actions in the South China Sea, the nations’ leaders said, amid a territorial dispute that has become increasingly tense. “We express our serious concerns about the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) dangerous and aggressive behavior in the South China Sea,” according to […]
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US restricts diplomats' movements in Israel on security fears
The United States on Thursday restricted movements of its diplomats in Israel over security fears, the embassy said, as concerns mount of Iranian retaliation over an Israeli strike. “Out of an abundance of caution, US government employees and their family members are restricted from personal travel” outside the Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Beersheeva areas “until […]
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O.J. Simpson, former NFL star acquitted of murder, dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the NFL Hall of Famer whose 1995 acquittal in the so-called “trial of the century” for the brutal murders of his ex-wife and a male friend gripped the world, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 76. “Our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer” Wednesday, a message signed […]
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Germany's Lufthansa extends Tehran flight suspension to Saturday
German airline Lufthansa on Thursday said it would continue to suspend flights to and from Tehran until Saturday due to tensions in the Middle East. “Due to the current situation, Lufthansa is suspending its flights to and from Tehran up to and including Saturday, 13 April, after careful evaluation,” the airline said in a statement.
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Lego of it! New Zealand says thieves nabbed for brick block heists
New Zealand police said Thursday they have built a strong case against a pair of Lego-loving shoplifters, charged with stealing NZ$20,000 worth (US$12,000) of the popular toy. The haul of brightly coloured interlocking plastic bricks was stolen, police said, in recent months from numerous stores across Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. The thieves constructed an […]
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Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN
Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned Thursday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from the soaring temperatures. Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions. […]
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Assange's wife hails 'good sign', five years after his detention
Julian Assange’s wife said on Thursday it was a “good sign” that US President Joe Biden was “considering” dropping the WikiLeaks founder’s prosecution, five years on from his arrest and detention. “It looks like things could be moving in the right direction,” Stella Assange told the BBC. Australia’s parliament passed a motion in February with […]
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Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland have 'no sense' without Russia
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine peace talks due to be held in Switzerland made “no sense” unless Russian took part. “We said many times that the process of (peace) talks without Russia makes no sense,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Kremlin calls on Iran and Israel to exercise 'restraint'
Moscow on Thursday called on Iran and Israel to exercise restraint amid spiralling tensions in the Middle East. Tehran has issued fresh threats against Israel over a strike earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals, triggering US President Joe Biden to pledge “iron-clad” support for Israel on Wednesday. “It is very important for everybody […]