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North Korea studies action plan to reenter DMZ, state media says

North Korea's army is ready to take action if defector groups push ahead with their campaign to send propaganda leaflets…

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 : China locks down 10 more areas in Beijing after fresh cases spark fears

China on Monday sealed 10 more neighbourhoods in Beijing after a spate of fresh coronavirus cases linked to a food…

June 15, 2020

US: Atlanta police chief resigns hours after US police fatally shoot black man

Atlanta's police chief resigned today hours after a black man was fatally shot by officers in a struggle following a…

June 14, 2020

THE WORLD: Beijing shuts food market after new coronavirus cases discovered

The largest wholesale food market in Beijing has been shut by authorities after a number of coronavirus cases were detected…

June 13, 2020

THE WORLD: Joe Biden says military will escort Donald Trump from White House if he fails to leave after losing election

United States Democratic candidate Joe Biden has said the military will escort US President Donald Trump out of the White…

June 12, 2020

THE WORLD: Oil prices fall as US stockpiles hit record high

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Thursday on worries about slow demand growth with coronavirus cases rising, US crude…

June 11, 2020

Pope Francis donates €1m for COVID-19 charity efforts

Pope Francis has offered one million euros for a new charity fund targeting people in Rome left in dire straits…

June 10, 2020

China will treat vaccine as ‘global public goods’ – Sci-Tech Minister

China has vowed to strengthen international cooperation in future COVID-19 clinical vaccine trials. The country is expending great efforts in…

June 9, 2020

Treasure chest worth over a million-dollar found after decade-long search

A bronze chest filled with gold, jewels and other valuables worth more than $US1 million ($A1.4 million) and hidden a…

June 8, 2020

THE WORLD: 10-foot shark kills surfer off Australia’s east coast

A 60-year-old surfer was attacked and killed by a 3-meter (10-foot) shark off the coast of northern New South Wales…

June 7, 2020

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