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China ‘purges’ 9 PLA generals, clampdown seen widening Upheaval weakens PLA, including in strategic rocket force More time needed to clean up corruption – analyst Problems may dissuade PLA from risking major clashes in near term BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People’s Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted … Read more
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[1/5]Newly appointed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Acquire Licensing Rights Polish president swears in new government Ceremony completes shift away from nationalist rule New PM Tusk aims to repair ties with European Union WARSAW, Dec 13 (Reuters) – … Read more
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Islamist militants rammed an explosive-laden truck into a police station in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 23 soldiers, the army said, the latest attack in recent months claimed by a Pakistani Taliban group. The bomb and gun attack occurred in the district of Dera Ismail … Read more
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[1/2]A volunteer campaigns for the New People’s Party during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Acquire Licensing Rights HONG KONG, Dec 11 (Reuters) – A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low … Read more
Dec 11 (Reuters) – Russians who have been banned from travelling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that comes into force on Monday. According to the Russian law, authorities can impose a travel ban on conscripts, employees of the Federal … Read more
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023. ABIR SULTAN POOL/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights JERUSALEM, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian … Read more
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HONG KONG, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday, just before voting began in a “patriots only” district election that has marginalised formerly popular opposition figures in the city amid a national security clampdown. The pro-China government has been seeking to boost turnout, as some observers see large numbers … Read more
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An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023./File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Beijing, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China traded accusations on Sunday over a collision of their vessels in disputed waters of the South … Read more
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[1/4]People stand during an event to unveil a map of Venezuela showing the disputed Esequibo region as part of the country, as tensions between Venezuela and Guyana have ratcheted up in recent weeks over a long-running territorial dispute, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 8, 2023. REUTERS/Leonardo… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) … Read more
BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone housing the U.S. Embassy was targeted with several rockets around dawn on Friday, two security sources said, noting it was not clear where the rockets had hit and whether there was damage. Explosions were heard near the embassy, in Iraq’s capital about 4 a.m. on … Read more