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China says US will 'bear all consequences' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
China says US will 'bear all consequences' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
World
by  AFP

China warned Wednesday that Washington would "bear the consequences" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, with tensions soaring ahead of an expected phone call between the two countries' leaders. Taiwan enjoys bipartisan backing in divided Washington and China's warnings have only fuelled calls for Pelosi to go ahead.

Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media
Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media
World
by  AFP

Singapore has extended a short-stay visa for Sri Lanka's deposed president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, local media in the city-state reported on Wednesday. Rajapaksa's 14-day visit pass has been extended, allowing him to stay until August 11, the Straits Times newspaper reported Wednesday, without citing a source.

Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities
Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities
World
by  AFP

Protesters angry at the high cost of living in Panama ended their three-week blockade of major roads on Tuesday, authorities said, as negotiations between the government and groups behind the demonstrations continued. The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, had reiterated on Tuesday his call for protesters to reopen the roads.

'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin
'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin
World
by  AFP

Beachgoers in the Japanese region of Fukui have been warned to stay away from a displeased dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to "watch from afar". "We encourage visitors to watch the dolphin from afar if they come across it," the official said. tmo/sah/aha

Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years
Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years
World
by  AFP

Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is believed to be the largest found in 300 years, the Australian site operator announced Wednesday. A 170 carat pink diamond -- dubbed The Lulo Rose -- was discovered at Lulo mine in the country's diamond-rich northeast and is among the largest pink diamonds ever found, the Lucapa Diamond Company said in a statement to investors.