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    Rubio warns China that Panama Canal sovereignty is non-negotiable

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned China that “the sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable” after the U.S. and regional allies accused Beijing of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute tied to canal port control. In a joint statement with Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay and Trinidad…

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      US ‘stands firmly with Panama’ over ships detained by China

      Washington and Beijing accuse each other of seeking to control the Panama Canal, a vital trade link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: The US on Thursday expressed support for Panama after China was accused of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute over control of the Central American country’s strategic canal….

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      Rubio said an “exchange” of messages had signalled Iran's "willingness" to talk. (via REUTERS)

      ‘We’ve had an exchange…’: Marco Rubio reveals whether Iran has replied to US proposal US Iran war middle east

      United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday spoke about Iran’s response to the proposal sent by America for ending the conflict in West Asia. Rubio said an “exchange” of messages had signalled Iran’s “willingness” to talk. (via REUTERS) Rubio said that while Iran had not given a formal response to the US, an…

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      Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

        Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

        After being sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for national security offences on February 9, Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying will decide if he wishes to appeal. He may challenge his convictions and/or sentences and has about two weeks to make up his mind. Given the length of his trial (156 days), the mountain of…

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