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Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies at 80
Multiple Ghanaian media sources have confirmed that Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General of United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate breathed his last on Saturday at a hospital in Switzerland.
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Russia reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear deal
Moscow is determined to take all necessary measures to preserve and implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on August 17.
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New Cambodian gov’t to keep building ties with Vietnam: CPP spokesman
The new government of Cambodia led by the Cambodian People’s Party will still attach importance to building relations with Vietnam, CPP Spokesman Sok Eysan told Vietnam News Agency.
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Australian farmers hit by worst drought in generations: PM
Australia is in the grips of its worst drought in 50 years, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.
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New US sanctions on Russia – a move of surprise
Following the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the analysts were expecting a new page in the US-Russia relations.
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8 killed after small plane crashes in Papua, Indonesia
A 12-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed eight people in mountainous eastern Indonesia, authorities said Sunday.
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Thailand to host WorldSkills ASEAN Bangkok 2018
Thailand’s Ministry of Labour announced that Thailand will host WorldSkills ASEAN Bangkok 2018 from August 31 to September 2.
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Cambodia: July 29 election’s preliminary results released
The National Election Committee of Cambodia on August 11 announced the preliminary results of the July 29 general election.
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Vietnam actively contributes to ASEAN connectivity
Vietnam has made significant contributions to promoting collaboration in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, one of the three pillars in the ASEAN Community.
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Vietnam to welcome over 800 participants to WEF on ASEAN
Vietnam expects to welcome more than 800 leaders of governments, global leading groups, civil society organisations and media to the World Economic Forum on ASEAN slated for this September in Hanoi.
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Thailand faces extensive floods due to heavy rain
Many Thai localities are facing flooding due to prolonged downpours.
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Laos suspends hydroelectricity projects under MoU, PDA
The Lao Government has decided to halt the implementation of all hydropower projects on which Memoranda of Understanding and Project Development Assistance contracts were already signed for further assessment and revision.
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- Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90