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Trump presents National Arts Medals at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump presents a National Medal of Arts to actor Jon Voight during a ceremony to award the National Med

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Transformation of Water Cube to Ice Cube completed

In China, preparations for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics continue with the completion of the transformatio

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APD | EU to apply more advanced transportation safety standards by 2022

By APD writer Adtiya Nugraha European Union (EU) Council has adopted a regulation on the general safety of motor vehicles, ob

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APD | Turkey starts deportation of IS foreign jihadists to US, Europe

By APD writer Adtiya Nugraha Turkish government has started sending back the Islamic State (IS) Western jihadists to their re

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U.S. scientists confirm new strain of HIV

Scientists at U.S.-based Abbot Laboratories report they have confirmed a new strain of HIV for the first time in almost two d

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Japanese FM: Don't read too much into Abe-Moon 'impromptu' talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday intimated that there may not be much to be deduced from impromptu talk

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APD | International Organization for Migration needs US$54 million for vulnerable migrants

By APD writer Melo M. Acuña The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said about 113,000 vulnerable migran

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Romanians protest against illegal logging, attacks on forest workers

Thousands of Romanians marched in the capital Bucharest and other cities on Sunday in protest against widespread illegal logg

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Huawei to roll out its 5G plan in Southeast Asian countries

Chinese telecom company Huawei said they are ready to help build 5G infrastructures among Southeast Asian regions during a bu

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Brazil targets Greek-flagged ship suspected of spilling oil

The Federal Police of Brazil Friday announced the launch of Operation Taint to investigate a Greek-flagged ship suspected of

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Chicago teachers strike ends, classes to resume

Chicago teachers will return to work after the city and Chicago Teachers Union announced a comprise on Thursday, ending a 15-

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APD | UNSG hails Syria constitution meeting as landmark event

By APD writer Aditya Nugraha The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres hailed on Thursday the first meeting betwe

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APD | Fifth Meeting of the Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea held in Beijing

**By APD writer Melo M. Acuña ** The Department of Foreign Affairs said the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Repu

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Belgian King Philippe appoints first woman prime minister

King Philippe of Belgium has appointed the Budget and Public Services Minister Sophie Wilmes as a new caretaker prime ministe

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APD | Japanese, Korean PMs meet amid tensions

By APD writer Alice Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with his South Korean counterpart Lee Nak Yon on October 24

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Chileans launch a general strike since president pledged reforms

Students and trade unionists led marches through Santiago on Wednesday in the first formally organized demonstration against

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APD | Asian Development Bank assists Department of Tourism for sustainable environment

By APD writer Melo M. Acuña The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is partnering with the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT)