Typhoon weakens but Philippines braces for floods, mudslides
Typhoon Nock-ten, locally known as Nina, weakened to 150 kph (93 mph) as it headed west towards provinces south of the capital Manila, picking up speed to 20 kph.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies as it approaches Philippines
Typhoon Nock-ten was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) with gusts up to 255 kph as it moved west over the ocean at 15 kmh.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of Christmas typhoon
It is expected to hit the country's main island of Luzon, including the capital Manila, on Monday.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Strong typhoon set to wallop Philippines over Christmas
Nock-Ten was expected to be packing winds of up to 194 kilometres (120 miles) an hour and gusts of nearly 241 kilometres an hour when it hit the eastern tip of the archipelago's main island of Luzon.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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Sat Oct 19 2024