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Xi oversees Chinese military show of strength
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» BEIJING - China's military has the "confidence and capability" to bolster the country's rise into a world power, President Xi Jinping said Sunday as he oversaw a large-scale military parade meant to show off the forces at his command to foreign and domestic audiences.
Russia kicks out 755 US embassy staff
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.
Vietnam arrests 4 activists for attempted subversion
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» HANOI -- Vietnamese police have arrested four activists accused of attempted subversion as the communist authorities show no tolerance of dissent.
'Dunkirk' conquers 'Emoji,' 'Atomic Blonde' at box office
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» LOS ANGELES -- “The Emoji Movie” survived negative reviews but couldn't conquer “Dunkirk”, which had enough fight left to conquer the box office for a second weekend in a row.
Philippine troops capture key bridge near Marawi militants
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» MANILA -- The Philippine military says troops have captured a key bridge leading to the main position of Islamic State group-linked militants in the southern city of Marawi, but that troops won't stage a major assault and will instead press efforts to rescue civilian hostages.
Philippine police: Crackdown targeting more drug lords
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» MANILA -- The Philippine national police chief warns that law enforcers will be running after more drug lords after clashes following a police search killed 15 people, including a city mayor who was among politicians President Rodrigo Duterte publicly linked to illegal drugs.
Car bombing targets Iraq embassy in Kabul
Associated Press, Published on 31/07/2017
» KABUL - Afghan police say a car bombing has targeted the Iraqi embassy in central Kabul, followed by gunfire. There were conflicting reports of casualties.