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US, Philippines to launch biggest annual military exercises
Mar 15, 2023 05:42The Philippines and the United States have announced plans to hold their largest-ever joint military exercises next month amid growing tensions with China charged by territorial disputes.
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Florida governor derides ‘blank check US funding' of Ukraine-Russia war
Mar 15, 2023 05:36Florida governor and likely presidential candidate Ron DeSantis derided the Biden administration's “blank check funding” of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Several wounded in Pakistan clashes as police attempt to detain ex-PM Khan
Mar 14, 2023 14:12Several people have been wounded as Pakistani police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan fought pitched battles outside the former prime minister's home in the eastern city of Lahore.
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China, Russia say deal on Aukus submarines totally disregards Intl. concerns, raises proliferation questions
Mar 14, 2023 13:13China says a tripartite deal among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia on the production of nuclear-powered Aukus submarines totally disregards international concerns while Russia slams the pact for raising questions about nuclear proliferation.
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Hundreds rally in London in protest against British government's controversial migration bill
Mar 14, 2023 09:59Hundreds of people have rallied in London to protest against the British government’s controversial new asylum and migration law as MPs debated the measures in the House of Commons.
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US, UK unveil plan to arm Australia with nuclear-powered subs, eyeing China
Mar 14, 2023 09:36The Biden administration has unveiled details of a joint agreement with Britain and Australia to supply Canberra with nuclear-powered submarines as part of a trilateral security pact between the three countries.
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Georgian premier warns Ukraine's Zelensky against meddling in his country's domestic affairs
Mar 14, 2023 05:47The Georgian prime minister has accused Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky of meddling in his country's domestic affairs by commenting on ongoing protests against a controversial bill claimed to be inspired by Russia.
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Biden alleges US banking system 'safe' after SVB collapse, but vows stiffer bank regulations
Mar 14, 2023 05:41In an apparent effort to assuage the American public's concerns about the country's financial system, President Joe Biden has brushed off concerns about the banking system's health following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), alleging that the system remains safe.
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Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain export deal for 60 days
Mar 14, 2023 05:10The Russian government has agreed to extend a deal on exporting grain to Ukraine for a further 60 days following talks with the United Nations officials.
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Russia security chief: US, UK sowing deception over Nord Stream blasts
Mar 14, 2023 04:51Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia's Security Council, says the United States and the United Kingdom are sowing deception over bomb attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year.