Conservative wins Paraguay presidential poll: official
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP) -- Mario Abdo Benitez, who represents Paraguay's long-dominant Colorado conservatives, won Sunday's presidential poll, landing the top…
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G7 united against Russia, doubts remain on Iran deal
by Dave Clark Agence France Presse TORONTO, Canada (AFP) -- The Group of Seven industrialized nations presented a stern common…
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Musicians and fans pay tribute to DJ Avicii
by Gaël Branchereau and Helene Dauschy Agence France Presse STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Thousands of fans gathered in Stockholm Saturday…
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Dragon boat accident kills 17 in southern China
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Seventeen people were killed Saturday after two dragon boats capsized in southern China, state-run Xinhua news…
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‘A Quiet Place’ sneaks back to top of the box office
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Sci-fi horror film "A Quiet Place" snuck its way back to the top of…
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Saudis down new missile from Yemen rebels: state media
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi air defenses on Sunday intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels at the…
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Can Macron’s White House visit save the Iran deal?
by Francesco Fontemaggi Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron seems, as much as any…
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US hunts naked gunman disarmed by ‘hero’ after 4 killed
by Ian Timberlake Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US police hunted a semi-nude gunman who shot four…
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Bucks edge Celtics to level NBA playoff series
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Greek star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points, including the decisive tip-in with five seconds…
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Nicaragua scraps reform behind deadly protests that killed 24
by Blanca Morel and Julia Rios Agence France Presse MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Sunday agreed…
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