China declines meeting with US defense chief: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing has declined a US invitation for a meeting in Singapore between Defense Secretary…
3 years ago
Thousands flee wildfire in eastern Canada
OTTAWA, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - More than 16,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in Canada's eastern province…
3 years ago
UN issues hunger alert for Haiti, Sahel and Sudan
ROME, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - Haiti, the Sahel and Sudan now rank among the UN's highest alert areas for…
3 years ago
Shanghai swelters through hottest May day in 100 years
SHANGHAI, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in more than 100 years on Monday, the…
3 years ago
Thailand charges Canadian over Indian gangster murder in Phuket
BANGKOK, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - Thai police said on Monday they have charged a Canadian man they described as…
3 years ago
China to send first civilian into space on Tuesday
By Ludovic EHRET Agence France-Presse JIUQUAN, China, May 29, 2023 (AFP) -- China will send its first civilian astronaut into…
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Kyiv repels air strikes, day after huge Russian bombardment
KYIV, Ukraine, May 29, 2023 (AFP) -- Kyiv repelled another large volley of overnight air strikes, officials said Monday, as…
3 years ago
Nigeria’s Tinubu to take office at a time of crisis
By Louise Dewast Agence France-Presse ABUJA, Nigeria, May 29, 2023 (AFP) -- Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu is set to…
3 years ago
Slovenia celebrates UNESCO recognition for renowned Lipizzan horses
By Bojan KAVCIC Agence France-Presse LIPICA, Slovenia, May 29, 2023 (AFP) -- People watched in awe as the world-renowned Lipizzan…
3 years ago
Several parts of Luzon still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” moves over waters east of Cagayan
(Eagle News) -- Some areas of Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon "Betty" moves northwestward over the waters…
3 years ago