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ASEAN weighs benchmarks, longer-term envoy to revive stalled Myanmar peace plan

Trump watching NKorea 'closely' as talks deadline nears

US President Donald Trump said Monday he'd be "disappointed" if North Korea had something "in the works" as a year-end ultimatum from Pyongyang about the fate of their nuclear talks approaches.

Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF

Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for equal treatment.

Last of New Zealand volcano dead identified

All victims of the White Island volcanic eruption have now been identified, New Zealand police said Tuesday, as they formally named two Australians and an American among the deceased.

It’s time to translate Europe’s and Asia’s power into a real partnership

The EU newly - appointed High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell issued an op-ed on the occasion of ASIA-EUROPE Summit on December 15 and 16.

US envoy: N. Korea comments 'hostile and unnecessary'

The top US representative in talks with North Korea on Monday slammed Pyongyang's demands as hostile and unnecessary as its end-of-year deadline approaches, but held open the door for fresh negotiations.

Amnesty revises up Iran protest crackdown toll to 304

At least 304 people were killed in Iran during a three-day crackdown against protests across the country in November, according to a new Amnesty International toll published Monday.

Ethiopia tensions could force election delay: report

Ethnic violence and mounting rancour among political elites could force Ethiopia to postpone landmark elections set for May, according to a report released Monday by conflict analysis and prevention group ICG.

Turkey's Erdogan meets Libyan leader as regional tensions rise

Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul on Sunday, just days after the Turkish leader said he was ready to send troops into Libya if requested by Tripoli.

Toxic Sydney bushfire haze a 'public health emergency'

Australia's biggest city is facing a "public health emergency" over the bushfire smoke that has choked Sydney for weeks, leading doctors warned Monday after hospitals reported a dramatic spike in casualty department visits.

UK's Johnson wins historic victory in Brexit election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday hailed a political "earthquake" after securing a sweeping election win, which clears the way for Britain to finally leave the European Union next month after years of political deadlock.

Polish holdout mars EU climate target deal

EU leaders agreed yesterday to a target of making the bloc carbon neutral by 2050, but the deal was immediately undermined by Poland's refusal to implement the aim.

Mexico ratifies modified N. American trade deal

The Mexican Senate ratified the modified North American free trade agreement with the United States and Canada on Thursday after more than two years of arduous negotiations.

UK's Johnson looks set for big win in 'Brexit election'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month after years of political deadlock.

Chile says no hope of survivors from missing plane

Chile confirmed on Thursday that a military plane with 38 people aboard crashed in the sea, with no hope of finding survivors.

Fears of further eruption as New Zealand volcano toll climbs

Intensifying fears of another eruption frustrated efforts to recover bodies from New Zealand's White Island on Thursday as the official death toll from the volcano disaster rose to eight.

71 killed in Niger military camp: defence ministry

Hundreds of jihadists attacked a Niger military camp near the border with Mali with shelling and mortars, killing 71 soldiers, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Britain votes in 'Brexit election'

Britain goes to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.

Qatar hits metro milestone ahead of World Cup

Qatar fully opened its new metro network on Tuesday in a major infrastructure milestone ahead of the football World Cup Doha will host in 2022.

First commercial electric plane takes flight in Canada

The world's first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver where tall mountain peaks edge the Pacific Ocean.

British PM seeks Brexit breakthrough as polls tighten

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to demolish three years of stalemate over Brexit, as Britain's political leaders geared up for a frantic final day of general election campaigning.