Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures several others
SANTIAGO, Chile (news agencies) — At least two people were killed and nine others injured Thursday when a train full ...
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Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it’s far from unique
BANGKOK (news agencies) — A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong ...
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Malaysian leader Anwar says China a ‘true friend’ and not to be feared at end of Premier Li’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (news agencies) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday rejected the notion that China’s dominance is ...
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Power outage leaves millions of Ecuadorians in the dark after transmission line fails
QUITO, Ecuador (news agencies) — A failure in an energy transmission line on Wednesday produced an unexpected blackout throughout Ecuador, ...
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Alberto, season’s first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths
TAMPICO, Mexico (news agencies) — Tropical Storm Alberto rumbled toward northeast Mexico early Thursday as the first named storm of ...
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The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (news agencies) — The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on ...
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Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia’s isolation deepens
HANOI, Vietnam (news agencies) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with longtime partner Vietnam on a ...
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North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war
SEOUL, South Korea (news agencies) — A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the ...
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Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — The Philippine military chief demanded Wednesday that China return several rifles and equipment seized by ...
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Petrobras new chief sworn in as market worries Brazil’s government will have heavier hand
RIO DE JANEIRO (news agencies) — The head of Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, was sworn in Wednesday ...
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