‘Unacceptable’: China slams Trump’s threat to end commerce with N. Korea’s trade partners
© Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters China has warned that Donald Trump’s threat to cut off trade with countries that deal with Pyongyang would be “unacceptable” and “unfair” to Beijing. It also stressed that Beijing cannot be the sole player in resolving the North Korean crisis. “What is definitely unacceptable to us is that on the one […]
Philippines eyes counter-terror force with Malaysia, Indonesia
4 September, 2017 Comments Off on Philippines eyes counter-terror force with Malaysia, Indonesia
Smoke is seen following a Philippine Army airstrike as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group in Marawi city. — Reuters MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will discuss with Indonesia and Malaysia the possibility of creating a task force to combat Daesh-inspired militancy, he said on Sunday. Duterte even expressed willingness […]
Continue reading …Merkel ahead as rival Schulz fails to land sucker punch in TV showdown
4 September, 2017 Comments Off on Merkel ahead as rival Schulz fails to land sucker punch in TV showdown
Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz in a televised debate on Sunday. Photo: DPA. Three weeks before elections, Angela Merkel appeared to powering ahead on Monday to a possible fourth term as chancellor of Germany, after her rival Martin Schulz failed to halt her advance in a crucial televised debate. Sunday’s prime-time TV clash had been billed […]
Continue reading …N. Korea seen preparing for another ICBM test By Kim Rahn
4 September, 2017 Comments Off on N. Korea seen preparing for another ICBM test By Kim Rahn
The Ministry of National Defense said Monday it had detected signs of North Korea preparing for the launch of another missile, presumed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). During a National Assembly session, ministry officials said the North may fire an ICBM again to show off a weapon allegedly capable of attacking the U.S. […]
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