Conflicts & War
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Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for release of incendiary balloons
Jerusalem/Gaza, Aug 13 (efe-epa).- The Israeli Army shelled Hamas targets in Gaza early Thursday and said it would suspend the…
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3 die in police firing as communal riots erupt in southern India
New Delhi, Aug 12 (efe-epa).- Three people were killed in police firing in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, an…
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai and activists released on bail
Beijing, Aug 12 (efe-epa).- Hong Kong press magnate Jimmy Lai, who is very critical of Beijing, was released on bail…
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Hong Kongers back pro-democracy newspaper as arrest of founder sparks outrage
By Shirley Lau Hong Kong, Aug 11 (efe-epa).- Hong Kong residents on Tuesday lined up to buy local newspaper Apple…
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Prominent Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow arrested
Hong Kong, Aug 11 (efe-epa).- The Hong Kong police have arrested prominent pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, one of the former…
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ASEAN MPs demand respect for human rights in Thailand protests
Bangkok, Aug 11 (efe-epa).- The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) on Tuesday called on Thailand to respect the rights…
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Thailand threatens social media over anti-monarchist content
Bangkok, Aug 10 (efe-epa).- The Thai government on Monday threatened Facebook, Instagram and Youtube with legal action if they do…
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Afghan president to release remaining Taliban fighters, paving way for talks
By Baber Khan Sahel Kabul, Aug 10 (efe-epa).- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was on Monday set to sign a decree…
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Shares of Apple Daily’s parent company rocket after Jimmy Lai’s arrest
Hong Kong, Aug 10 (EFE).- The shares of the company that owns the newspaper Apple Daily, known for its critical…
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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested for ‘conspiracy’
Hong Kong, Aug 10 (efe-epa).- Hong Kong media mogul and founder of the newspaper Apple Daily Jimmy Lai was arrested…
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