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World
How China’s Arctic Empire Will Upset the Global Balance of Power
With a research station, a new icebreaker ship planned, and plenty of investment opportunities with Arctic Council partner Russia, China has its eyes firmly set on the North.
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North Korea Can Now Launch Lethal, More Accurate Missiles: U.S. Intelligence
The National Air and Space Intelligence Center says Pyongyang’s CRBM rockets have a maximum range of 220 miles.
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Calibri, Nawaz Sharif and Fontgate: How a Microsoft Typeset Could Bring down the Pakistani Government
Wikipedia has locked its page on the font for editing as the scandal grows.
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North Korea Missile Test: U.S. Should Consider Talks with Kim Jong-un’s Regime, Says Nuclear Weapons Expert
After its most recent test, the country’s leadership is likely confident enough to enter into negotiations with the West.
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Escape From North Korea: China Border Controls Make It Harder For Defectors Fleeing Kim Jong Un
Some experts say the drop in numbers is the result of a more efficient propaganda machine implemented by Kim Jong Un.
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Why Is China Setting Up a Military Base in Africa?
China says the military move is one of peacekeeping, not aggression.
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North Korea Celebrates Missile Launch With Interpretive Tap Dance And Rocket Songs
The successful nuclear missile test was celebrated in spectacular fashion by the rogue state.
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China Creates Solar Farm in Shape of Giant Panda; Hundreds More Planned
Panda Green Energy hopes the fun design will get children interested in renewable energy.
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U.S. Woman Throws Live Bullets Into Japan Airport Trash Can
The woman said she only realized the bullets were in her bag after she arrived at an airport in Tokyo.
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Philippines President Duterte Says He Will Eat the Flesh of Militants Sprinkled With Salt and Vinegar
It is not the first time the Philippines president has referenced cannibalism.
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Philippines Muslim Register Touted As ISIS Insurgency Rages in Mindanao
A war between Islamists and the army has raged since May 23 in the south of the Philippines.
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North Korea: Could Kim Jong Un’s Missiles Hit the United States?
Pyongyang is believed to be “four to five years” away from reaching the U.S. mainland, 5,700 miles away.
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North Korean Missile Test: Donald Trump Calls for China to ‘End Nonsense’ After ICBM Launch
The country could now be capable of hitting the U.S. mainland.
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U.S.
Chris Christie ‘Did Not Get Any Sun’ When He Relaxed on Beach He Closed to Public During Government Shutdown
The beach was among the state parks, historic sites and attractions closed by Christie after a budget standoff caused government shutdown.
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Obama In Seoul: North Korea Has ‘One Last Chance’ to Engage With the West
The two men met at the Asian Leaders Conference in the South Korean capital.
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South China Sea: United States Warship Engages in “Serious Provocation” With China
A U.S. warship sailed through the South China Sea where Taiwan, Vietnam and China all have territorial claims.
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Hong Kong and China: How Beijing Benefits From the Former British Colony 20 Years On
It’s been two decades since the U.K. handed Hong Kong to China and there have been some big changes.
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Philippines President Duterte’s Drug War One Year on: At Least 7,000 Are Dead, But It’s Been ‘Successful’
Elected a year ago, one of Philippine president’s campaign pledges was to rid the country of “sons of bitches” drug users and dealers.
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Who is Vietnam’s Mother Mushroom? Blogger Honored by Melania Trump Jailed for Ten Years
Vietnam’s Communist government is accused of a draconian crackdown on free speech.
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U.S. and the Philippines: President Rodrigo Duterte’s Most Insulting Quotes About America
One year after becoming president, Duterte has managed to insult many international figures.
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Trump Ban: How to Help Muslims Affected by Travel Blacklist
Trump’s travel ban will affect people from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemen.
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