Japan says citizen held in China after alleged spying reports

Chinese authorities have detained a Japanese man in Beijing, Tokyo confirmed Monday, following media reports that a university professor was being held on suspicion of spying.

Japan says citizen held in China after alleged spying reports

Thais, Frenchman could face firing squad in Bali meth cases

Two Thai women and a Frenchman could face the death penalty after they were caught smuggling meth into Bali, the Indonesian holiday island's customs agency said Monday.

Thais, Frenchman could face firing squad in Bali meth cases

Lebanon government in 11-hour reform drive as protests swell

Lebanon's teetering government was expected Monday to approve a belated economic rescue plan as the nation prepared for a fifth day of mass protests against the ruling elite.

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Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven

Chile is "at war", President Sebastian Pinera said Sunday, as the country reels from three days of violent demonstrations and looting that have left seven dead and almost 1,500 detained

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China's defence minister says resolving 'Taiwan question' is national priority

China's defence minister, Wei Fenghe, said on Monday that resolving the "Taiwan question" is his country's "greatest national interest", and that no force could prevent China's "reunification".

China's defence minister says resolving 'Taiwan question' is national priority

US troops cross into Iraq from Syria

United States troops have crossed into Iraq from Syria through the Sahela border crossing in the northern province of Dohuk, Reuters witnesses said on Monday.

US troops cross into Iraq from Syria

Amir to attend Japanese emperor's enthronement ceremony

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani left Doha on Sunday evening for Tokyo to participate in the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, slated for Tuesday ...

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13,500 new residential units to be completed by 2020-end

An estimated 13,500 residential units are projected to be completed by the end of 2020; 65% of which are expected to be in The Pearl and Lusail, according to research and consultancy firm ValuStrat.

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