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Hamas Releases 2 More Hostages Amid Israel's Big Warning: 10 Points
Hamas freed two more Israeli hostages, both women, on Monday, the group said. Over 5,000 people have been killed in Israel strikes on Gaza, Hamas said, since its Sabbath attack.
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Obama-Era Veteran Kurt Campbell To Lead Biden's Asia Policy
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked an Obama-administration veteran, Kurt Campbell, to be his senior official for Asia policy, including the relationship with China, a spokeswoman for Biden's transition said on Wednesday.
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With 'America First,' President Trump Mutes US Voice On Human Rights In Asia
Just days after the killing of a prominent Cambodian government critic last year during a crackdown by the country's longtime leader, President Barack Obama dispatched Washington's chief human rights envoy to Phnom Penh to attend the activist's funeral.
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US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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As Promised, Donald Trump Pulls US Out Of Mega Asia Trade Deal
The TPP accord, backed heavily by US business, was negotiated by former Democratic President Barack Obama's administration but never approved by Congress.
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Barack Obama Prioritised Afghanistan, Pakistan Over India: Former White House Official
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and not India were on top of the priority list for the Obama Administration in South Asia, but the India-US relationship under the outgoing president is ending on a "high note", according to a former Indian-American White House official.
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Beijing Installs Advanced Weapons In Global Hotspot, Flags US Think Tank
China appears to have installed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, on all seven of the artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea, despite statements by Beijing that it has no intention to militarize the islands which are part of a strategic trade route, where territory is claimed by several countries.
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Barack Obama's Top Asia Diplomat Says Baffled By Rodrigo Duterte Pronouncements
The top US diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday he did not know what a "panoply" of statements by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte since taking office this year would mean for Manila's future security cooperation with Washington.
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Hillary Clinton Opposition To Asia Trade Pact 'Close Call' - Hacked Emails
Ms Hillary Clinton's campaign was worried about the "hard balance" she would need to strike as the presidential candidate prepared to oppose a Pacific trade pact championed by President Barack Obama that she once supported, according to emails published on Tuesday by WikiLeaks.
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WikiLeaks Emails Show Preps For PM Narendra Modi's Silicon Valley Visit
The latest batch of emails released by WikiLeaks from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta gives an insight into the planning done by the Obama administration to ensure a successful visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Silicon Valley in 2015.
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Skips Summit Meets With India, US Due To Migraine
Philippines officials say President Rodrigo Duterte has skipped summit meetings of Southeast Asian leaders with their US and Indian counterparts in Laos due to migraine.
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Barack Obama Says US Is 'Here To Stay' In Asia
Barack Obama, on his final visit to Asia as US president, insisted Tuesday renewed American engagement with the region would endure after he left the White House.
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'We Don't Leave Our Values Behind', Says Barack Obama After Tense Arrival In China
If President Barack Obama was hoping for a graceful start to his final trip to Asia as commander in chief, this wasn't it.
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'This Is Our Country!' Says Chinese Official As Barack Obama Lands For G20 Summit
When US President Barack Obama arrived in China Saturday for his final trip to Asia as commander in chief, the ceremonial niceties were marred by an undiplomatic shouting incident on the tarmac.
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Barack Obama Launches Last Asia Tour, Arrives In China For G20
Launching his final tour through Asia, President Barack Obama arrived in China on Saturday planning to spotlight US-Chinese cooperation on climate change.
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Hamas Releases 2 More Hostages Amid Israel's Big Warning: 10 Points
Hamas freed two more Israeli hostages, both women, on Monday, the group said. Over 5,000 people have been killed in Israel strikes on Gaza, Hamas said, since its Sabbath attack.
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Obama-Era Veteran Kurt Campbell To Lead Biden's Asia Policy
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked an Obama-administration veteran, Kurt Campbell, to be his senior official for Asia policy, including the relationship with China, a spokeswoman for Biden's transition said on Wednesday.
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With 'America First,' President Trump Mutes US Voice On Human Rights In Asia
Just days after the killing of a prominent Cambodian government critic last year during a crackdown by the country's longtime leader, President Barack Obama dispatched Washington's chief human rights envoy to Phnom Penh to attend the activist's funeral.
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US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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As Promised, Donald Trump Pulls US Out Of Mega Asia Trade Deal
The TPP accord, backed heavily by US business, was negotiated by former Democratic President Barack Obama's administration but never approved by Congress.
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Barack Obama Prioritised Afghanistan, Pakistan Over India: Former White House Official
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and not India were on top of the priority list for the Obama Administration in South Asia, but the India-US relationship under the outgoing president is ending on a "high note", according to a former Indian-American White House official.
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Beijing Installs Advanced Weapons In Global Hotspot, Flags US Think Tank
China appears to have installed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, on all seven of the artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea, despite statements by Beijing that it has no intention to militarize the islands which are part of a strategic trade route, where territory is claimed by several countries.
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Barack Obama's Top Asia Diplomat Says Baffled By Rodrigo Duterte Pronouncements
The top US diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday he did not know what a "panoply" of statements by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte since taking office this year would mean for Manila's future security cooperation with Washington.
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Hillary Clinton Opposition To Asia Trade Pact 'Close Call' - Hacked Emails
Ms Hillary Clinton's campaign was worried about the "hard balance" she would need to strike as the presidential candidate prepared to oppose a Pacific trade pact championed by President Barack Obama that she once supported, according to emails published on Tuesday by WikiLeaks.
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WikiLeaks Emails Show Preps For PM Narendra Modi's Silicon Valley Visit
The latest batch of emails released by WikiLeaks from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta gives an insight into the planning done by the Obama administration to ensure a successful visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Silicon Valley in 2015.
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Skips Summit Meets With India, US Due To Migraine
Philippines officials say President Rodrigo Duterte has skipped summit meetings of Southeast Asian leaders with their US and Indian counterparts in Laos due to migraine.
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Barack Obama Says US Is 'Here To Stay' In Asia
Barack Obama, on his final visit to Asia as US president, insisted Tuesday renewed American engagement with the region would endure after he left the White House.
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'We Don't Leave Our Values Behind', Says Barack Obama After Tense Arrival In China
If President Barack Obama was hoping for a graceful start to his final trip to Asia as commander in chief, this wasn't it.
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'This Is Our Country!' Says Chinese Official As Barack Obama Lands For G20 Summit
When US President Barack Obama arrived in China Saturday for his final trip to Asia as commander in chief, the ceremonial niceties were marred by an undiplomatic shouting incident on the tarmac.
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Barack Obama Launches Last Asia Tour, Arrives In China For G20
Launching his final tour through Asia, President Barack Obama arrived in China on Saturday planning to spotlight US-Chinese cooperation on climate change.
