Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and ‘political warfare’ | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — The outgoing president of Micronesia has accused China of engaging in “political warfare” in the Pacific,...
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North Korea fires at least six short-range missiles | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea fired off at least six short-range missiles on Thursday afternoon in what could...
Greek prime minister promises to fix chronic railway deficiencies as public anger grows | CNN
CNN — Greece’s prime minister has promised to improve the safety standards of the country’s railway system following its deadliest...
Four Americans kidnapped in Mexico were found in days. More than 100,000 people in the country remain missing | CNN
New York CNN — As the American survivors of last week’s bloody kidnapping in Matamoros receive medical treatment, and the...
Anti-Netanyahu protesters in Israel block roads to airport in latest nationwide demonstration | CNN
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Protesters blocked the road to one of the main terminals of Israel’s central international airport...
Residents hit by dizziness and fever as oil spill blankets coast of Philippine island | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Tens of thousands of liters of oil that’s spilling from a sunken tanker off the coast...
US transfers alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics
CNN — The US transferred an alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia, the Defense Department...
Georgia protests over foreign agents bill continue into second day | CNN
CNN — Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament on Wednesday in the second day of protests...
US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US | CNN Politics
CNN — US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to...
TikTok could be a valuable tool for China if it invades Taiwan, FBI director says | CNN Business
New York CNN — The Chinese government could use TikTok to control data on millions of people and harness the...
US sanctions top Iranian officials over “serious” human rights abuses against women and girls in prisons | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — The Biden administration took action Wednesday against several Iranian officials and entities for committing human rights abuses...
Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space | CNN
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Exclusive: China’s ‘attacks’ unite region against Beijing, US ambassador to Japan says | CNN
Tokyo CNN — China should not be surprised Washington and its allies in Asia are deepening military ties given Beijing’s...
Explosion kills at least 19, injures dozens in Bangladesh’s capital | CNN
CNN — An explosion ripped through a building in a crowded area of Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday, killing at least...
Thailand jails five poachers for killing tiger and her cub | CNN
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A court in western Thailand on Monday sentenced five poachers to prison terms of five years...
Japan’s new rocket fails on debut launch in setback for space program | CNN
CNN — Japan’s maiden launch of its new flagship space rocket ended in failure on Tuesday when controllers issued a...
Afghan women protest outside Kabul University as male students return to class | CNN
CNN — Young Afghan women gathered outside Kabul University on Monday to protest the ruling Taliban’s ban on female education...
Explosion of sea lion deaths in Peru amid deadly bird flu outbreak | CNN
CNN — Thousands of sea lions have died in Peru amid an outbreak of bird flu, according to Peru’s National...
Countries agree on historic oceans treaty to protect the high seas | CNN
CNN — Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a legally-binding “high seas treaty” to protect marine life in international waters,...
Turkey’s earthquake caused $34 billion in damage. It could cost Erdogan the election | CNN
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