Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence
by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday made a fervent appeal for…
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Police chief not told of children’s calls during Uvalde shooting: state senator
The police chief in charge of operations at the Texas elementary school where a gunman murdered 21 people was not…
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US backs Philippines in China fishing ban
The United States on Thursday backed the Philippines in criticizing a unilateral seasonal ban on fishing declared by Beijing in…
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Ecuadoran frogs Rocket and Harlequin taking on mining industry
by Paola Lopez Agence France-Presse JUNIN, Ecuador (AFP) -- On the banks of a crystalline waterfall, biologist Andrea Teran…
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War enters 100th day with Russia controlling ‘fifth of Ukraine’
by Quentin Tyberghien Agence France-Presse SOLEDAR, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine marked 100 days since Moscow's invasion on Friday with Russian…
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Elvis wedding crackdown leaves Las Vegas all shook up
by Andrew Marszal Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Every year thousands of visitors to Las Vegas…
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‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms
by Quentin Tyberghien Russian forces hammered Ukrainian positions in the Donbas region on Thursday, as Kyiv said Moscow was…
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Oil price rises as OPEC boosts output more than expected
Oil prices rose Thursday even as major crude producers agreed to boost output by more than the usual amount following…
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Unprecedented water curbs kick in for drought-hit Los Angeles
by Laurent BANGUET Unprecedented restrictions on water usage went into effect Wednesday in the Los Angeles area, which like…
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Duterte project envisioned to be the longest bridge in Mindanao, already “half way done,” says DPWH
3.17 km Panguil Bay Bridge Project is one of 119 flagship projects under Pres. Duterte's "Build, Build, Build" program …
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