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Beijing launches crackdown on illegal mining following deadly coal mine explosion
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities following a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, state media reported today. […]
China vows to ‘severely’ punish those responsible for coal mine blast that killed at least 90
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has launched an “uncompromising” investigation into a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, vowing to punish those found responsible, state media […]
Rubio invites India’s PM Modi to White House, says US ambassador
NEW DELHI, May 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the “near future”, US ambassador to India […]
Iran’s top negotiator tells Pakistan’s army chief Tehran will not compromise on its rights
DUBAI, May 23 — Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Pakistani army chief during a meeting in Tehran today that Iran would not compromise on the […]
Uganda reports three additional Ebola cases as DRC risk raised to ‘very high’
ADDIS ABABA, May 23 — Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said today, after the World Health Organisation raised the risk from the deadly outbreak […]
Taiwan security chief says China deployed ‘over 100 vessels’ in regional waters
TAIPEI, May 23 — Taiwan’s security chief said today that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea […]
French mother accused of abandoning blindfolded sons on roadside in Portugal returns to court for questioning
SETÚBAL (Portugal), May 23 — A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court today for further questioning, according to an […]
Indonesia shuts 172 illegal railway crossings as accidents top 1,000 in three years
JAKARTA, May 23 — Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has started closing 172 unauthorised railway level crossings as part of efforts to enhance rail safety and reduce accidents involving road users, […]
Pope Leo decries ‘dizzying’ profits earned by companies that pollute
ACERRA (Italy), May 23 — Pope Leo today called out companies who seek “dizzying” profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known […]
Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
TAIPEI, May 23 — Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the opposition controlled parliament approved only two-thirds […]