They sparred over alliance funding and fighting IS, after Trump accused Macron of “nasty” comments.
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The 71-year-old pensioner from Tokyo allegedly called his phone operator for two-and-a-half years.
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Mr Trump accuses the French leader of insulting remarks for suggesting the bloc was “brain dead”.
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A much-criticised “foreign agent” law is expanded to target certain journalists and bloggers.
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The new town, which boasts a ski slope and a stadium, is said to be unlike any other in North Korea.
Read More »Elon Musk ‘pedo guy’ defamation trial to begin
The Tesla boss is due to appear in court accused of defaming a British man during a 2018 cave rescue.
Read More »Malaysian minister criticises ‘obscene, half naked’ tattoo show in Kuala Lumpur
A minister said the show “was not Malaysian culture…the majority of Malaysians are Muslim”.
Read More »China hits US military with Hong Kong ban after Trump signs pro-democracy bill
• Allegations of mistreatment by Hong Kong police surface
Read More »Typhoon forces Manila airport closure
A powerful typhoon that struck the Philippines late Monday has prompted authorities to close the country’s largest airport due to powerful winds and heavy rains.
Read More »India’s crashed lunar lander seen on moon
In September, India’s historic attempt for a soft landing of their spacecraft and rover, the Chandrayaan-2 Vikram lander, ended prematurely when they lost communication with the craft. Now, images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal the crash site and final resting place of the mission.
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