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China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and “reunification”, and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or any foreign interference. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased military activity near the island over the past two years, responding […]

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Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies to easy win over Magic 124-96

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points and seven assists, Desmond Bane scored 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Orlando Magic 124-96 on Saturday night. © Provided by Associated Press – Sports Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) jumps to block a shot by Orlando Magic’s R.J. Hampton (13) in

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Afghan evacuees prefer life in Qatar to Taliban rule

Surfing on wifi and enjoying free meals in comfortable town houses in Qatar, Afghans who fled their country have shrugged off the Taliban’s claims they are living in miserable conditions. © KARIM JAAFAR Afghan refugees gather in a playground at the Park View Villas in Qatar’s capital DohaDespite an uncertain future, the Afghans of Doha’s Park

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Associated Press: Pence hits Trump: No room in GOP for ‘apologists for Putin’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence urged Republicans to move on from the 2020 election and declared that “there is no room in this party for apologists for Putin” as he further cemented his break from former President Donald Trump. © Provided by Associated Press FILE – Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at

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Pakistan vows to arrest masterminds of IS mosque attack

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials vowed Saturday to hunt down and arrest the masterminds behind a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan a day earlier claimed by an Islamic State affiliate. The assault killed 57 people and wounded nearly 200. © Provided by Associated Press Police officers examine the site of bomb explosion inside a mosque in

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Visa and Mastercard suspend their services in Russia

Visa and Mastercard are suspending operations in Russia in another major blow to the country’s financial system, according to a report from the Associated Press. © Photo Illustration by Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Visa and Mastercard are suspending operations in Russia in light of its invasion of Ukraine. In an announcement on Visa’s website, the company

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Taliban’s secretive Haqqani Network leader finally shows his face

One of the Taliban’s most secretive leaders, whose only picture on US “most wanted” lists is a grainy semi-covered profile, was photographed openly for the first time Saturday at a passing-out parade for new Afghan police recruits. © Wakil KOHSAR Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani was photographed openly for the first time at a ceremony for

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‘Is there a Brutus in Russia?’: US senator calls on Russians to assassinate Putin

A US senator has sparked outrage after he called on Russian people to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. © Reuters Lindsey Graham initially made the comments about Vladimir Putin on Fox News and later posted on TwitterLindsey Graham, a Republican senator for South Carolina, said the only way Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ends is “for somebody in

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