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Xi emerges powerful from Beijing meeting, but maybe not all-powerful 
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The paint is peeling from Washington’s reflecting pool after the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump, and he is now alleging that someone damaged it…
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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France
Claude Guillemot, who co-founded French video-game publisher Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died, the company said on Saturday.
“Ubisoft was deeply saddened to learn…
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos speaks with Putin
Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr raised concerns…
Iceland resumes whale hunt amid protest
One of Iceland’s two remaining whaling ships set out this week to hunt the giant mammals after a two-year hiatus, local media and campaigners reported…
Man suspected of 3 burglaries in Hong Kong arrested at airport
Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with three burglaries in Ma On Shan involving losses of more than HK$700,000 (US$89,750).
Police said on…