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Japan's parliament approves trade deal with US

Japan's parliament approved a trade deal with the United States on Wednesday that cuts tariffs on farm and industrial goods, clearing the way for its entry into force at the beginning of next year.

N. Korea to convene party meeting to decide on 'crucial issues'

North Korea said on Wednesday it will convene a key meeting of the ruling Workers' Party later this month to decide on "crucial issues," raising speculation that a major policy change could be forthcoming, possibly with regard to nuclear negotiations with the United States.

N.K leader visits Samjiyon ahead of year-end deadline for nuke talks with Washington

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un celebrated the completion of a newly-built urban township near the birthplace of his late father, state media reported on Tuesday, in a visit that could suggest a major policy announcement is forthcoming.

Squabbles overshadow NATO 70th anniversary summit

NATO leaders gather on Tuesday for a summit to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary but with leaders feuding and name-calling over money and strategy, the mood is far from festive.

Typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines, forces Manila airport closure

Typhoon Kammuri on Tuesday lashed the Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rain, as hundreds of thousands took refuge in shelters and the capital Manila prepared to shut down its international airport over safety concerns.

US threatens 100 per cent tariffs on French goods over digital tax

The United States on Monday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on US$2.4 billion in French goods in retaliation for a digital services tax it says is discriminatory.

NASA satellite finds crashed Indian Moon lander

A NASA satellite orbiting the Moon has found India's Vikram lander which crashed on the lunar surface in September, the US space agency said on Monday.

Nearly 70 dead in clahes between govern forces and Idlib militants in Syria

Two days of clashes between government forces and armed groups in Syria's last major opposition bastion have killed nearly 70 on both sides, undermining a months-long ceasefire agreement, a war monitor said on Sunday.

14 killed in Burkina Faso church attack: regional govt

Fourteen people were killed in an attack on Sunday on a church in eastern Burkina Faso where places of worship have suffered a string of Islamist assaults this year, the regional government said.

US Supreme Court to take up gun control case

The US Supreme Court will address gun control on Monday for the first time in nearly 10 years with a majority of justices seen as supporting the rights of people who own firearms.

Zero-hour on climate, but UN talks in another time zone

Global talks tasked with neutralising the threat of global warming get underway in Madrid on Monday, but their narrow focus on rules and procedures remains out of sync with the world's climate-addled future.

Russia cements role as gas 'kingpin' with three new pipelines

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping launch on Monday a gas pipeline that is the first of three ambitious projects intended to cement Moscow's role as top gas exporter.

Chairman Kim supervises N. Korea weapons test

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un supervised on Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state media said on Friday, hinting that it could be the last in that series.

Sudan adopts law to dissolve Bashir party, 'dismantle' regime

Sudan's new authorities on Thursday ordered that the party of ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime "dismantled", heeding the call of protesters whose campaign led to the leader's overthrow.

Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had resumed talks with Taliban insurgents as he made a surprise trip to Afghanistan to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with troops.

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney

Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren picketing the headquarters of bushfire-ravaged Australia's ruling party.

Conservative Lacalle Pou wins Uruguay presidential election

Center-right candidate Luis Lacalle Pou won Uruguay's presidential election on Thursday after his rival conceded, bringing an end to 15 years of leftist rule in the South American country.

Macron, NATO chief hold talks in 'brain death' row

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg will today confront Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the French president's claim the alliance is suffering "brain death", a charge that has set the stage for a testy NATO summit next week.

Labour accuses UK PM of plot to 'sell' NHS to Trump

Britain's main opposition Labour party has accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of plotting a "toxic" deal with President Donald Trump to allow US pharmaceutical companies access to the state health service.

China threatens 'countermeasures' after Trump signs Hong Kong bill

China warned today that it was ready to take "firm countermeasures" against the United States after President Donald Trump signed a law supporting protesters in Hong Kong.