Russia voices ‘regret’ at US order to shut San Francisco consulate
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday expressed "regret at the escalation of tensions" after the…
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Trump to donate $1 million to flood relief: W.House
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- United States President Donald Trump will donate $1 million to flood relief efforts in Texas…
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After Harvey, misery piles on for Texas plant evacuees
CROSBY, United States (AFP) -- First their neighborhood was deluged by Harvey's torrential rains. Then, officers turned up at the…
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US heavy bombers, jets in show of force against N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- United States heavy bombers and stealth jet fighters delivered a show of force directed at…
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Islamic State chief Baghdadi likely still alive: US general
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is probably still alive and likely hiding in…
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Miley Cyrus latest celebrity to donate to Harvey relief
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pop star Miley Cyrus on Thursday tearfully announced she was giving $500,000 to victims…
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NBA: Lakers fined $500,000 over Paul George saga
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers have been fined $500,000 (594,000 euros) for making an illegal…
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6.2-magnitude quake hits western Indonesia
PADANG, Indonesia (AFP) -- A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Indonesia early Friday, US seismologists said,…
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UK, Japan to hike pace of sanctions against N. Korea: May
by Kyoko Hasegawa TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Britain and Japan will step up the pace of sanctions against nuclear-armed North…
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Policeman stabbed in Stockholm; suspect arrested
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- A Swedish policeman was stabbed in a bustling Stockholm square on Thursday, with nothing to indicate…
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