In their final meeting, Xi Jinping tells Biden that 'China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration'
LIMA, Peru (AP) — In their final meeting, Xi Jinping tells Biden that 'China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.'
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AFP NewsFrance's Macron vows to stay on, promises PM in 'coming days'
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to name a new prime minister in the coming days to prevent France from sliding deeper into political turmoil, rejecting growing pressure from the opposition to resign."I will appoint a prime minister in the coming days," he said, adding this person would be charged with forming a "government of general interest" with a priority of passing a budget.
- Evening Standard
Why does France have both a president and a prime minister? Government toppled in no-confidence vote
The PM of France is stepping down, sparking a new political crisis, but how does the political system work?
- People
18-Year-Old Woman Last Seen on Halloween Found Dead: 'At a Loss for Words,' Sister Says
"We are still grateful to know that we have found her and can send her off properly," said Mai Sai Vue's sister
- Malay Mail
Monkey business at Changi: Airport staff deliver masterclass in customer service to primates (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, Dec 5 — It was just another Tuesday at Changi Airport — until the real VIPs arrived. A couple of mischievous...
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Enormous 19.6ft python found in the middle of flooded road in Thailand
On December 1, in Pattani, Thailand, a 19.6ft python was spotted floating weakly on a flooded road after heavy rains, surprising local residents.
- Malay Mail
Covid-struck Singapore PM thanks Anwar for care package with fruits and ‘real crab meat’
SINGAPORE, Dec 6 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thanked Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a care package he sent af...
- People
Lung Cancer Researcher Diagnosed with Stage 4 Disease Despite Never Smoking: 'I Never Thought I Would Have This'
Stanford University School of Medicine professor, Dr. Bryant Lin, was diagnosed with the disease in May
- Malay Mail
Malaysian psychiatrist with ‘promising career’ convicted of sexually grooming, abusing teen girl with mental health issues in Ireland
DUBLIN, Dec 5 — A 38-year-old Malaysian child psychiatrist was recently sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison af...
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
- Cinema Online
Aaron Kwok doesn't want to indulge daughters with luxury
The singer wants his two kids to learn that they have to work for what they want
- People
Amber Heard Is Expecting Baby No. 2: She Is 'Delighted Both for Herself and Oonagh Paige' (Exclusive)
The 'Aquaman' actress is already mom to 3½-year-old daughter Oonagh Paige
- Cinema Online
Zhao Wei breaks social media silence to mourn mentor Chiung Yao's death
The actress posted on Weibo for the first time in three years to express grief of the loss
- Malay Mail
Tengku Zafrul: As close trade partners, US would harm Malaysia and itself by imposing ‘100 per cent’ import tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Malaysia’s trade is certain to suffer but so would the United States if the one-time superpower we...
- People
Police Find 3 Chilling Words on Bullet Casings Used by Killer of CEO Brian Thompson: Report
Three words were reportedly discovered on the bullet casings found at the crime scene, police sources told ABC News
- HuffPost
Bill Clinton Says He Wishes Joe Biden Didn't Do This Thing Before Pardoning His Son
Clinton said the president ultimately had "reason" to believe that his son could expect "far stronger, adverse consequences."
- The Telegraph
British Army would be destroyed in six months if it had to fight Russia, says veterans minister
The British Army would be destroyed in “six months to a year” if it had to fight Russia, the veterans minister has warned.
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar: RCI on Batu Puteh report reveals ‘treachery’ against Malaysia, shouldn’t be taken lightly
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly labelled the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
- The Telegraph
Watch: Biden falls asleep at meeting with African presidents
Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with African leaders, closing his eyes for more than a minute.
- Malay Mail
Declassified Pulau Batu Puteh RCI suggests criminal charges for Dr M, rejects civil suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — A police report should be filed against former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for...
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Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand
More than 2,000 people took part Wednesday in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha lent by China to a shrine in the Thai capital Bangkok to honor the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. Loans of the tooth as a show of friendship have been an effective form of soft diplomacy by China, even though competing claims from various countries on possessing the Buddha’s tooth raise questions about its provenance. Representatives of China, including Beijing’s ambassador to Thailand, were also present, according to local media.