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Japan to buy islands disputed with China

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

Japanese newspapers report that Japan has agreed to buy a group of islands at the center of a territorial dispute with...

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Clinton pushes for South China Sea code

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

(UPDATED) On the other hand, China assures nations of 'freedom of navigation' in the South China Sea

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Syria death toll 'staggering'

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

New UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says the death toll in Syria is 'staggering' and the destruction

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Clinton: US-China ties have strong, solid base

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met China President Hu Jintao seeking to tone down friction between both countries

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Michelle Obama draws sharp contrast with Romneys

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

Michelle Obama declared life experiences 'make you who you are' in a convention pitch to US voters

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China's Xi cancels Clinton meeting

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

China's likely next president has cancelled a meeting with visiting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

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Arafat's death: French judges seek further probe

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 05, 2012

French judges are seeking to travel to the West Bank to probe the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat

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SEALs slammed for Bin Laden book

by  Agence France-Presse  on  September 04, 2012

A top US officer expresses outrage that some troops are cashing in on their 'celebrity' status

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Media forum urges stronger voice for Asia

by  Paul John Cana  on  September 04, 2012

"We need to establish a new discourse based on Asian values," one speaker said

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Apple event invites hint at iPhone 5 debut

by  AGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE  on  September 04, 2012

Email invitations bear a cryptic message suggesting that the event would spotlight the long-anticipated iPhone 5

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