Zimbabwe blocks social media as crackdown intensifies
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) -- Zimbabwe on Friday blocked most social media as international criticism mounted of a ruthless security crackdown…
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Six suspects in court over Nairobi hotel attack
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- Six suspects, including a Canadian national, appeared in a Kenyan court on Friday in connection with…
7 years ago
Serena relentlessly marches on as Osaka, Svitolina survive scares
by Martin PARRY Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Serena Williams' relentless drive towards an eighth Australian Open title…
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Myanmar ‘too slow’ in allowing Rohingya return: UN chief
UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday criticized as "too slow" Myanmar's efforts to allow…
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NASA and China collaborate on Moon exploration
by Ivan Couronne Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The space agencies of the United States and China…
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Rondo returns to Lakers practice, LeBron back next week
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo was cleared by team medical staff to resume…
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Sony Music drops US singer R. Kelly: reports
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Sony Music has called it quits with embattled singer R. Kelly, ending his contract…
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Trump to make ‘major announcement’ about shutdown
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump will make a "major announcement" Saturday about the long-running US government…
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Doctors say NBA Bulls teen rookie Carter needs surgery
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) -- Hand specialists recommend surgery for Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr., an operation that could…
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Striking teachers march in LA as talks held to end walkout
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Tens of thousands of striking teachers and supporters marched in Los Angeles on Friday,…
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