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Taiwan's newly elected leader says will protect island from alleged threats from China
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Taipei, Jan 13 (Reporter) Taiwan's newly elected head of state, Lai Ching-te, said on Saturday he was committed to protecting the island from alleged threats and intimidation from mainland China.
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10 killed in central China coal mine accident
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Zhengzhou, Jan 13 (Reporter) Ten people have been confirmed dead and six others remain missing after an accident occurred Friday afternoon in a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan, central China's H
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Taiwan detects 8 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels near island over 24 hrs
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Taipei, Jan 13 (Reporter) The Taiwanese armed forces spotted 8 Chinese military aircraft and six vessels near the island over the past 24 hours, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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18 killed, 35 injured in Colombia landslides: Reports
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Bogota, Jan 13 (Reporter) At least 18 people were killed, and 35 others injured in the Choco Department in western Colombia as a result of landslides, El Tiempo newspaper reported on Saturday, citing
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US Central Command says 2 US Navy sailors missing off Somalia coast
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Washington, Jan 13 (Reporter) The United States Central Command said in a statement that two US Navy sailors were missing off the coast of Somalia.
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US launches new airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen - report
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Washington, Jan 13 (Reporter) The U.S. military has launched another airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen, CNN reported on Friday, citing anonymous U.S. officials.
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13-Jan-2024 11:19 AM
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World running out of patience - UK Defense Secy about Houthis
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London, Jan 13 (Reporter) UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, following US and UK strikes against the Iran-backed Shiite movement ruling northern and central Yemen, said Tehran must force the Houthis t
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FAA to keep Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded till further notice
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Chicago, Jan 13 (Reporter) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep Boeing 737-9 MAX grounded for the safety of American travelers until extensive inspection and maintenance are conducted a
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13-Jan-2024 10:39 AM
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6 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Sydney
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Sydney, Jan 13 (Reporter) Eight vehicles crashed at Five Dock in Sydney on Friday afternoon with six people injured, said the Police Force in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Saturday
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13-Jan-2024 10:30 AM
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Polls begin for Taiwan leadership, legislature elections
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Taipei, Jan 13 (Reporter) Taiwan residents began voting in the island's leadership and legislature elections at 8 a.m. Saturday and the polls will close at 4 p.m.
Each eligible voter will cast one bal
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13-Jan-2024 10:28 AM
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Blinken, Chinese official discuss stability on Taiwan Strait, other issues - State Dept
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Washington, Jan 13 (Reporter) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Minister of the International Liaison Department Liu Jianchao had a constructive discussion on issues related to stabilit
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13-Jan-2024 10:21 AM
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Musk says hopes SpaceX will land spacecraft on Mars
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Washington, Jan 13 (Reporter) SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he hopes his company will land the Starship spacecraft on Mars and send humans to the Moon within the next eight years.
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13-Jan-2024 10:13 AM
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