Ukraine expresses wish to join NATO

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko expressed Kiev's wish for NATO membership over the weekend, despite strong opposition from neighboring Russia and some other Eastern Europe countries.

Disease fears mount in Mozambique

BEIRA, Mozambique - Disease is threatening to aggravate the already dire conditions facing millions of survivors following the powerful tropical cyclone which ravaged southern Africa 10 days ago, officials warned on Sunday.

Japan sees record high number of foreign residents

The number of foreign residents officially living in Japan reached a record high of 2.73 million by the end of 2018, the country's Ministry of Justice said. That was a 6.6 percent rise from a year earlier.

Thailand awaits election results as Prayut poised to retain power

Thailand's general election turns out divided results among main parties with incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha likely to retain his post, though the opposition also claims possibility of forming a coalition government.

Diplomat hails China's assistance

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - A South Sudanese diplomat on Sunday hailed China's assistance to his country's peace process and urged China to boost its positive role in South Sudan.

No Trump-Russia conspiracy found

US Special Counsel Robert Mueller did not find any collusion between US President Donald Trump and Russia during the 2016 presidential election campaign, according to a summary of the report released by US Attorney General William Barr on Sunday.

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Planned US sanctions on DPRK reversed

As US President Donald Trump's latest tweet about calling off yet-to-be announced sanctions against Pyongyang sparked confusions across Washington, experts believed that the "incident" is in fact a sign showing the complexity of the denuclearization talks, with both sides making cautious decisions.

Victory in state election is relief for Australia PM

Australia's most populous state made history over the weekend by returning the coalition government of Premier Gladys Berejiklian for a third term.

Thais vote in first general election since 2014

Thai voters turned out in high numbers on March 24 on hopes that their voices will be heard in the first general election in eight years and in response to calls from the king and leading candidates.

Belgium marks third anniversary of suicide attacks

Belgium on Friday commemorated the third anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history, paying tribute to the victims. And a documentary, Tous Ensemble (All Together), following the lives of four victims of the tragedy, was projected on this special day, drawing more than 300 people to the preview.

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