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Tropical storm Talim batters Japan, thousands evacuate
19/09/2017
Hundreds of thousands were evacuated from Kagoshima prefecture as tropical storm Talim made landfall in Japan.
UN concerned about violence in western Myanmar
UN concerned about violence in western Myanmar
10:56 04/09/2017
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in western Myanmar due to recent violent conflicts in Rakhine state that forced 18,500 to evacuate to Bangladesh and left more than 100 dead.
Cambodia begins voter registration for upcoming election
Cambodia begins voter registration for upcoming election
10:55 04/09/2017
The National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia on September 1st began voter registration nationwide for the 6th National Assembly election, which is scheduled for July 29th, 2018.
Cambodia, Laos agree to speed up talks over border issues
Cambodia, Laos agree to speed up talks over border issues
16:32 02/09/2017
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his Lao counterpart, Thongloun Sisoulith, on Sept. 1st agreed to speed up negotiations and complete settlement of border issues between the countries.
Berlin Airport due to open in June 2018
Berlin Airport due to open in June 2018
09:12 02/09/2017
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will open in June 2018 after six years delay.
Queensferry Crossing opens to traffic
Queensferry Crossing opens to traffic
17:43 31/08/2017
On August 30th, the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth, north of Edinburgh, opened.
Donald Trump visits hurricane-hit Texas
Donald Trump visits hurricane-hit Texas
17:43 31/08/2017
On August 29th, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Corpus Christi, Texas, to assess damage from Hurricane Harvey.
RoK President appoints Ambassadors to US, China, Japan
RoK President appoints Ambassadors to US, China, Japan
17:42 31/08/2017
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in has appointed ambassadors to the US, China and Japan, the presidential Blue House said on August 30th.
Venezuela assists Harvey victims with USD5ml
Venezuela assists Harvey victims with USD5ml
17:41 31/08/2017
On August 31st, the Washington Post reported that Venezuela has offered USD5 million in aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
PM Theresa May visits Japan
PM Theresa May visits Japan
17:08 30/08/2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May will arrive in Japan for her visit from August 30th - September 1st.
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