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Thai police on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a gunman suspected of shooting dead a Cambodian opposition politician in a brazen attack in downtown Bangkok.
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Venezuela is on tenterhooks as it braces for pro- and anti-government protests Thursday -- the eve of President Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in for a third term rejected by the opposition and much of the international community as illegitimate.
S. Korea's impeached President Yoon holds out in capital 'fortress'
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence has been turned into a "fortress", with layers of barbed wire and vehicle blockades protecting the elusive leader.
Trump's provocative, often confusing, US foreign policy is back
In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details -- leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.
Asian markets mixed after Wall St hit by US inflation fears
Equities wavered on Wednesday as sentiment was knocked by a sell-off on Wall Street that was sparked by data indicating the US economy and jobs market remained robust, further denting hopes for interest rate cuts.
Venezuela arrests two Americans, five other 'mercenaries'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday announced the arrest of seven foreigners -- including two Americans -- whom he accused of being "mercenaries" trying to prevent him from being sworn-in for another six years in power.
Race begins to replace Canadian PM Trudeau
The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's successor kicked off on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the United States and a divisive political climate at home.
Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia says son-in-law detained in new clampdown
Venezuela's Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who the opposition says won a July presidential election over incumbent Nicolas Maduro, said Tuesday his son-in-law was detained by "hooded men."
Turkey threatens military operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkey threatened Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the fall of strongman president Bashar al-Assad.
Freewheeling Trump sets out US territorial ambitions
Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada, in a meandering press conference Tuesday a day after Congress certified his election victory.
'Snowball's chance in hell' Canada will merge with US: Trudeau
There is not a "snowball's chance in hell" that Canada will merge with the United States, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, while his foreign minister added the country will "never back down" from threats by Donald Trump.
Daglo, feared Darfuri general accused by US of genocide
Sudanese paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who has been sanctioned by the United States for genocide, went from feared Darfur militia commander to de facto vice-president before unleashing a devastating war for power.
Trump Jr. in Greenland on 'tourist' trip as father eyes territory
Donald Trump Jr. made a private visit to Greenland on Tuesday as his father, the US President-elect, refused to rule out military action to take control of the mineral- and oil-rich autonomous Danish territory.
Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection.
Freewheeling Trump sets out territorial ambitions
Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada, in a meandering press conference Tuesday a day after Congress certified his election victory.
US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'
The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption.
US says Sudan's RSF committed 'genocide' in Darfur
The United States determined on Tuesday that members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had "committed genocide" and imposed sanctions on the paramilitary group's leader.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, architect of French far-right surge, dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, an extreme right-winger who haunted the French political establishment for decades, died on Tuesday aged 96, dividing opinion until the end.
Trump Jr in Greenland on 'tourist' day trip as father eyes territory
Donald Trump Jr made a private visit to Greenland on Tuesday, just weeks after his father restated his interest in the mineral- and oil-rich Danish autonomous territory, which itself wants independence.
Macron irks allies, left with Africa 'forgot to say thank you' jibe
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency.
Ghana's John Mahama sworn in after presidential comeback
Ghana on Tuesday swore in president-elect John Mahama in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders in attendance.
French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the historic leader of France's far right, died on Tuesday aged 96, his family told AFP.
South Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon
South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.
South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8
South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring Sudan ruptured a key pipeline, the government said Tuesday.
Stock markets mostly rise on US optimism
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday following another tech rally on Wall Street.
S. Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon
South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.
Blinken says US-Japan ties solid despite rift over steel deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted during a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday that ties with Japan were stronger than ever, days after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel.
North Korea's Kim says new hypersonic missile will deter 'rivals'
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said it tested a new hypersonic missile this week aimed at deterring the country's Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region.
Asian markets mostly up after tech-fuelled Wall St rally
Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday following another rally on Wall Street sparked by tech giants as traders try to assess Donald Trump's tariff plans following a report he may take a more targeted approach.
Blinken says US-Japan ties rock solid despite rift over steel deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted during a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday that ties with Japan were stronger than ever, days after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel.
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties.
S. Korea investigators seek new warrant to arrest President Yoon
South Korean anti-graft investigators were waiting on Tuesday for a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.