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Thousands of Yoon's supporters have rallied near his residence, chanting slogans and blocking roads to resist attempts to detain him.

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Russia moves closer to taking Taliban off terror list

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Iran claims successful space launch amid Western nuclear fears

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06.12.2024 3

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Philippine VP Duterte faces new impeachment case

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Death sentence upheld for tycoon in record $12.5 billion fraud case

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Global markets rise as Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury role

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UN climate summit's deal draft shows divide between rich and poor nations

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US and Philippines sign pact for military intelligence, advanced weapons

A coordination center in Manila will allow for real-time, leak-resistant intelligence pathways between the two nations.

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Pakistan cities declare health emergency as smog blankets region

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Marxist-leaning party wins two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka's parliament

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Japanese nuclear reactor disqualified under post-Fukushima safety standards

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Trump's win spurs Asian market rebound

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Japan's ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional

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New Indonesian president swears in record 109-member cabinet

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Taliban investigate deaths linked to alleged Iran border clash

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Appeal issued to reject Philippines' Duterte from upcoming elections

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