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Myanmar junta curbs political parties meeting foreigners
Myanmar junta curbs political parties meeting foreigners
World
by  AFP

Myanmar's ruling junta has moved to restrict political parties from meeting foreigners or international organisations ahead of an election expected next year. The junta-stacked Union Election Commission said Friday that the country's 92 registered political parties would have to ask for permission if they wished to meet foreign organisations or individuals.

Iran conservative media hail Salman Rushdie attacker
Iran conservative media hail Salman Rushdie attacker
World
by  AFP

Iranian ultra-conservative newspaper Kayhan on Saturday hailed the man who stabbed British author Salman Rushdie -- the target of a 1989 Iranian fatwa calling for his death. Iranian authorities have yet to make any official comment on the stabbing attack against Rushdie.

Colombia to restart peace talks with ELN rebels
Colombia to restart peace talks with ELN rebels
World
by  AFP

Colombia's government gave the green light on Friday to resume peace talks with the country's largest remaining rebel force, a key electoral promise that brought leftist President Gustavo Petro to power earlier this week. Prior talks failed to make it beyond the exploratory stage after right-wing former president Ivan Duque took power in August 2018.

US to boost Taiwan trade, conduct air, sea transits
US to boost Taiwan trade, conduct air, sea transits
World
by  AFP

The United States will boost trade with Taiwan in response to China's "provocative" behaviour, the White House said Friday, as it insisted on the right of air and sea passage through the tense strait. Campbell said that the United States would also reassert its right to use international air and sea space between Taiwan and China.