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Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island ...ABC News - 3h -
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Iran has new drone ship in Persian Gulf
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A US Navy ship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, a close ally of China
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US would face a 4-way axis in confrontation with China
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An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
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Behind the scenes look with UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
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Doing Less for the Holidays
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Detroit Mayor Duggan shocks with independent bid for governor
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Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
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Taiwan Says China Has Deployed Largest Fleet of Ships in Decades
Taiwan is on high alert in response to China’s unannounced deployment of naval and Coast Guard ships, as tensions rise over U.S. support for the island.The New York Times - 6d -
Is it a military drill? China deploys ships and planes around Taiwan but remains mum
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Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
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Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its ownABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Spurs' Postecoglou confronts angry fans after loss
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Woman accused of hiding on plane appears in court
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Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
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Mother confronts her son's killers in court
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Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
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Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings that will determine ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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Trump ‘border czar’ offers NYC mayor a call to expedite deportations
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Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
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