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Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders
Read full article: Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leadersLeaders around the world are condemning the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe while recalling him as a man devoted to peace, security and international cooperation.
Australia and India thank Quad for new free trade deal
Read full article: Australia and India thank Quad for new free trade dealIndia and Australia’s trade ministers say a shared security partnership with the United States and Japan has helped them strike a trade deal that Australia hopes will reduce its dependence on exports to China.
EXPLAINER: How China flights near Taiwan inflame tensions
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How China flights near Taiwan inflame tensionsA spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan in recent days has prompted alarm from the island, which Beijing claims as its own, and is increasing tensions in a region already on edge.
Former Australian PM Abbott calls for solidarity with Taiwan
Read full article: Former Australian PM Abbott calls for solidarity with TaiwanA former Australian prime minister has accused China of being a bully and expressed enthusiastic support for Taiwan while visiting the democratically ruled island.
French senators meet with Taiwan's Tsai at tense time
Read full article: French senators meet with Taiwan's Tsai at tense timeA group of French senators visiting Taiwan as part of a regular parliamentary exchange met with President Tsai Ing-wen during a trip that comes in a particularly tense moment between Taiwan and China.
Australia says France knew of 'grave' submarine concerns
Read full article: Australia says France knew of 'grave' submarine concernsAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says France would have known Australia had “deep and grave concerns” that a submarine fleet the French were building would not meet Australia's needs.
UK urged to drop ex-Australia PM Abbott from trade envoy job
Read full article: UK urged to drop ex-Australia PM Abbott from trade envoy jobLONDON Prominent equality and environmental activists, including Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen, have urged the British government to drop plans to make former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott a U.K. trade adviser. Prime Minister Boris Johnsons government faced growing criticism Friday over reports it will appoint Abbott, who led a conservative Australian government between 2013 and 2015, to the U.K.s Board of Trade. Opponents cite Abbott's opposition to same-sex marriage, persistent allegations of sexism and statements downplaying the impact of climate change. In power, his government repealed a carbon tax paid by polluting Australian industries. Abbott has been in London in recent days and said he has spoken to the government about a roleThe U.K. is seeking to boost trade with countries around the world in the wake of its departure from the European Union.