Sydney lockdown ends after 106 days
by Andrew BEATTY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Elated Sydneysiders were emerging from almost four months of "blood, sweat and no…
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Thousands rally against Tunisia president’s ‘coup’
TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) -- At least 6,000 Tunisians rallied on Sunday against a presidential power grab in the only democracy…
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US holiday purchases to be hit by delays, price hikes: Fed official
Delays and price hikes are anticipated in the United States for holiday merchandise, a Federal Reserve official warned Sunday, calling…
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Pro-EU rallies draw tens of thousands in Poland
Tens of thousands of Poles rallied on Sunday in defence of their country's EU membership, after Poland's top court last…
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18 hurt in Chile clashes between indigenous protesters and police
Riot police clashed with protesters Sunday during a rally by the indigenous Mapuche community, leaving 18 people injured and 10…
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Sixteen killed in Russian parachutists’ plane crash
Sixteen people were killed when a plane carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday, the emergencies ministry said. The…
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Czechs in post-vote limbo as president rushed to hospital
The Czech Republic was plunged into uncertainty on Sunday as President Milos Zeman was rushed to hospital a day after…
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Algerian president demands ‘total respect’ from France
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday demanded France's "total respect", following a row over visas and critical comments from Paris…
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Dubai police say $136 million worth of cocaine seized
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE authorities seized half a tonne of cocaine worth more than $136 million,…
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Taiwan leader says island will not bow to China
by Sean CHANG Agence France Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will not bow to pressure by Beijing and…
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