Sahara salt diggers struggle to maintain centuries-old trade
By Camille LAFFONT Agence France-Presse BILMA, Niger, June 9, 2023 (AFP) -- At the edge of an oasis almost engulfed…
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Deadly dreams: record Everest season among most dangerous
By Paavan MATHEMA Agence France-Presse KATHMANDU, June 9, 2023 (AFP) -- Scaling Everest is always dangerous, but expedition organizers have…
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, spews huge ash column
JAKARTA, June 9, 2023 (AFP) -- Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted on Friday, belching a column of ash more than…
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With bows and spears, Indigenous ‘warriors’ defend the Amazon
By Hervé BAR Agence France-Presse JAVARI, Brazil (AFP) -- In a remote pocket of the Brazilian Amazon under siege from…
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Crash landing on us! Swiss village reels from Netflix fame
By Nina LARSON Agence France-Presse ISELTWALD, Switzerland (AFP) -- "It's a dream come true," said Filipina tourist Isabel Palijon, staring…
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Sudan declares UN envoy Volker Perthes ‘persona non grata’
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) -- The Sudanese government has declared United Nations envoy Volker Perthes "persona non grata", the Ministry of…
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Typhoon “Chedeng” maintains strength over PHL Sea
(Eagle News) -- Typhoon "Chedeng" has maintained its strength while turning northwestward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical…
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Canada wildfires spark ‘ecoterrorist’ conspiracy theory
By Gwen Roley Agence France-Presse MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- As Canada hurtles towards its worst wildfire season in history, a…
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Anger as pre-historic stones destroyed for French DIY store
RENNES, France (AFP) -- Around 40 standing stones thought to have been erected by prehistoric humans 7,000 years ago have…
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US, Britain forge pact to counter new threats
By Jitendra JOSHI Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic…
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