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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in US amid Chinese threats
The Telegraph India 30 Mar 2023
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a stopover amid threats from China that there would be retaliation if she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Tsai is en route to Central America, where she will meet with leaders of Guatemala and Belize, two of the few countries that recognize Taiwan diplomatically ... .
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China’s premier warns against ‘chaos and conflicts’ in Asia
Al Jazeera 30 Mar 2023
Taipei, Taiwan – Asia must avoid “chaos and conflicts” or the region’s future will be lost, Chinese premier Li Qiang has said. Speaking to an international audience of political and business leaders on Thursday, Li said China can be an “anchor for world peace” and stability and will continue undertaking reforms and opening up ... .
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Russia detains US journalist on espionage claims
Gulf News 30 Mar 2023
Moscow. A US journalist working for the Wall Street Journal has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia’s FSB security service said on Thursday ... The Wall Street Journal “vehemently denies” the allegations and said it was “deeply concerned for the safety of Mr Gershkovich.” ... Politically motivated ... “The problem is... .
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Trump's boast about his relationships with 'dictators' is eye opening
The Independent 30 Mar 2023
Since Donald Trump left office, he has consistently maintained that he had a great relationship with several well-known dictators ... The former president reiterated his position on dictators in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity this past week on Hannity.
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Fatalities feared after two Army helicopters crash during training in Kentucky
The Hill 30 Mar 2023
Officials are concerned about possible fatalities after two U.S. Army helicopters collided during a training operation in Kentucky, causing multiple casualties. . The crash happened between two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, which are part of the 101st Airborne Division, around 10 p.m ... Kentucky Gov ... The Associated Press contributed to this report ... .
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China: Beijing 'strongly protests and condemns' US for arranging Taiwanese President's transit
Ruptly 30 Mar 2023
Chinese Foreign Ministry (MOFA) spokesperson Mao Ning condemned the US for arranging Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s transit visit despite China’s repeated warnings, during a daily press briefing in Beijing on Thursday ... Tsai’s visit is set to Guatemala and Belize, two of the 13 countries that recognise Taiwan diplomatically ... .
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France’s Macron says protests will not stop reforms
FX Empire 30 Mar 2023
PARIS (Reuters) – Protests will not stop the pension reform or other policy changes, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday before unveiling a plan with 50 measures aimed at avoiding a water crisis this summer and in the coming years. The plan touches on a wide range of measures including how to re-use water, share water, and avoid leaks.
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Ukraine says Russian forces make progress in frontline city of Bakhmut
RTE 30 Mar 2023
Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said, adding that their fighters were still holding on in a months-long battle in which both sides have suffered heavy casualties ... "Our defenders are holding the city and are repelling numerous enemy attacks." ... 'Can't be protected' ... .
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US slaps sanctions on man seeking to sell N.Korean arms to Russia
Reuters 30 Mar 2023
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Thursday said it had imposed sanctions on a Slovakian man for trying to arrange the sale of over two dozen types of North Korean weapons and munitions to Russia to help Moscow replace military equipment lost in its war with Ukraine ... The U.S ... Thursday's move freezes any of Mkrtychev's U.S ... ....
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Israel hasn’t been a democracy for a long time. Now, Israelis need to face this fact
The Guardian 30 Mar 2023photo: AP / Amr Nabil
Ethiopia rejects Egypt’s attempts to internationalize the Renaissance Dam crisis
Egypt Independent 30 Mar 2023
The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry rejected in a statement today, Thursday, Egypt’s attempts to internationalize the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis, adding that the Nile water is a file for the basin countries. Ethiopia confirmed that it has the right to use its natural resources, adding ... ....
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Philippines: At least 31 dead after passenger ferry catches fire
Gulf News 30 Mar 2023
Manila. At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday ... Rescuers, including the Philippine Coast Guard and fishermen, saved 195 passengers and 35 crew as the blaze ripped through the ferry off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan province ... READ MORE ... .
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Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Rusesabagina Arrives in US
Voa News 30 Mar 2023
The man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda" and was freed by Rwanda last week from a terrorism sentence returned Wednesday to the United States, where he will reunite with his family after being held for more than two years ... soil." ... The person said Rusesabagina was on the ground and in a car heading to reunite with his family ... Rusesabagina, a U.S ... .
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Bolsonaro claims he won’t lead opposition as he returns to Brazil for first time since riots
CNN 30 Mar 2023
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday claimed he would no longer lead the country’s opposition as he boarded a flight home for the first time since his election defeat that culminated in thousands of his supporters rioting in protest at the result ... “You don’t have to oppose this government.
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UAE president names son crown prince of Abu Dhabi, brothers as deputies
France24 30 Mar 2023
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his eldest son Sheikh Khaled as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, the oil-rich capital of the Gulf state, and named his brothers to top roles, state media said on Wednesday ... .