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Pope Francis encourages a ‘courageous and prophetic faith,’ decries consumerism
Pope Francis marked Epiphany on Thursday by encouraging people to shake off consumeristic “tyranny” and crises of faith in lives ...
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to make controversial visit to Myanmar-
By Associated Press BANGKOK: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen begins a visit to strife-torn Myanmar on Friday that he hopes ...
China lashes out at United States over support for Lithuania-
By Associated Press BEIJING: China lashed out at the United States on Thursday over its support for the European nation ...
Australia, Japan sign defense pact as China concerns loom-
By Associated Press SYDNEY: The leaders of Japan and Australia signed a “landmark” defence agreement Thursday that allows closer cooperation ...
Pakistan PM Imran to visit China for bilateral talks, investments-
By PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to visit China early next month to further strengthen the all-weather ...
Taiwan begins deporting Chinese nationals in rare cooperation-
By AFP TAIPEI: Taiwan has started deporting Chinese nationals for the first time in over a year, authorities said Thursday, ...
Kazakhstan unrest leaves dozens dead, police say
Police in Kazakhstan’s largest city said Thursday that 12 officers have been killed in clashes with protesters. One of the ...
Dozens of protesters killed in Kazakhstan; 12 police dead-
By Associated Press MOSCOW: Dozens of protesters were killed in Kazakhstan in attacks on government buildings and at least a ...
Piranha attacks in Paraguay leave 4 dead, more than 20 injured this year
Four people were killed and 20 others have been injured in separate piranha attacks in Paraguay this year, causing concern ...
Afghan Taliban turn blind eye to Pakistani militants-
By Associated Press PESHAWAR: Each year on Jan. 17, Shahana bakes a cake and invites friends to her home in ...
