Saudi summons Swedish diplomat over Koran protests
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia said late Thursday it was summoning a Swedish diplomat to denounce the issuing…
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Seoul says North Korean nuclear attack would mean ‘end’ of regime
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Seoul told North Korea Friday that using its nukes would mean the "end" of Kim…
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Iran’s ancient ‘wind catchers’ beat the heat naturally
By Jerome Rivet and Ahmad Parhizi Agence France-Presse YAZD, Iran (AFP) -- Tall, chimney-like towers rise from centuries-old adobe houses…
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‘It’s crazy, amazing’: Haiti bring hope with World Cup debut
BRISBANE, Australia, July 21, 2023 (AFP) - Haiti's Women's World Cup debut on Saturday can have "a very big impact"…
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Putin launches major Arctic liquified natural gas project
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched the first part of Arctic LNG 2, a massive…
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UN chief eyes reforms to peacekeeping operations
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for a "serious, broad-based reflection" on reforming the…
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Helicopter pilot dies fighting Canadian wildfires
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- A pilot died in a helicopter crash in western Canada fighting wildfires that have ravaged the…
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No stars? Comic-Con returns to roots as Hollywood strikes
By Andrew MARSZAL Agence France-Presse SAN DIEGO, United States (AFP) -- Comic books, video games and colorful "cosplay" outfits took…
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Google testing AI news writing tool
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (Google is working with news publishers to design a new AI-backed tool to help journalists report…
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Shops, schools reopen in Kenya despite protest call
NAIROBI, July 20, 2023 (AFP) - Shops and schools reopened Thursday as Kenyans resumed normal life, despite an opposition call…
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