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In his address to Congress, South Korea president praises US ties in the face of North Korea threat |
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The 70-year-old alliance between the United States and South Korea has sustained a fragile peace that has allowed a new nation established on the ideals of free-market democracy to flourish, said South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in a speech to Congress.Read More |
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South Africa Reverses Its Decision to Leave the ICC, Citing Communication Errors |
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reversed his prior decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).Read More |
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The United States and South Korea have unveiled a new nuclear deterrence strategy. |
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and South Korean Foreign Minister Yoon Suk Yeol revealed a new strategy to fight North Korea's nuclear threat on Wednesday, with the US leader making a frank warning that such an assault would "result in the end of whatever regime" took such action.Read More |
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Guatemala President Promises 'Solid Diplomatic Relationship' with Taiwan |
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Alejandro Giammattei, the president of Guatemala, declared on Tuesday that his country will keep up a "solid diplomatic relationship" with Taiwan despite communist China's military threats against the self-governing island.Read More |
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7 people were killed in a clash between soldiers and gunmen in rural Mexico. |
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MEXICO CITY - A gunfight between gunmen and army forces in rural western Mexico killed seven people, including one soldier, according to officials in Michoacán state on Tuesday.Read More |
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Tsunami Warning Lifted Following Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in Indonesia |
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According to Indonesia's geophysics office (BMKG), a magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred west of Sumatra Island on Tuesday, sparking a tsunami warning for around two hours.Read More |
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US Patriot Guided Missile Systems Arrive in Ukraine |
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Ukraine - American-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine, according to the country's defense minister, providing Kyiv with a long-needed new barrier against Russian bombings that have decimated cities and civilian infrastructure.Read More |
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Amid regional tensions, North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite. |
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North Korea's commander has directed that the launch of his country's first military surveillance satellite go forward "as planned" to maintain military efficiency in the face of regional tensions, according to state-run media on April 19.Read More |
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Putin Visits Russian-Controlled area in Ukraine and meet Senior General |
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MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited military headquarters in Russian-controlled Ukraine, where he discussed the battle with a general from Russia's airborne soldiers who has apparently taken on a powerful new role in the invasion, according to the Kremlin.Read More |
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The Sudanese Army and its adversaries have agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire |
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Sudan - A 24-hour cease-fire apparently agreed upon by Sudan's competing generals went into effect on Tuesday, but violence resumed in the capital, and it was unclear if it would last.Read More |
