Iran admits ‘tens of thousands’ detained in protests, says will pardon some
Issued on: 05/02/2023 – 17:34 Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for
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Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai
Issued on: 05/02/2023 – 08:14Modified: 05/02/2023 – 09:16 Pakistani former President Pervez Musharraf died on Sunday following a prolonged illness
Read moreAdani debacle threatens fallout on India’s wider economy
/ Shows / Access Asia Issued on: 03/02/2023 – 19:12 11:08 ACCESS ASIA © FRANCE 24 This week, a major upheaval
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US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence
The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States on Thursday that will allow American soldiers free access to four
Read moreIranian director Jafar Panahi released from jail after going on hunger strike
Issued on: 03/02/2023 – 18:35 Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been released on bail after starting a hunger strike
Read moreOld photos of unrelated blast attributed to Pakistan mosque bombing
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Some users and media publications are using photos from a 2022 blast, claiming to show
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British monarch’s image to be removed from Australian banknotes
Issued on: 02/02/2023 – 05:21 Australia will replace the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its A$5 banknote with a new
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Philippines grants US more access to military bases amid China tensions
Issued on: 02/02/2023 – 05:57 The United States and the Philippines on Thursday announced plans to expand America’s military presence
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Myanmar activists call for civil disobedience on second anniversary of coup
Issued on: 01/02/2023 – 05:35 Myanmar democracy activists called for businesses to close nationwide on Wednesday to mark the second
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Pakistan blames ‘security lapse’ for mosque bombing as death toll reaches 100
Pakistani authorities scrambled Tuesday to determine how a suicide bomber was able to carry out one of the country’s deadliest
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