Islamic Jihad announces truce after Gaza rocket fire
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) -- Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad announced a truce around Gaza Wednesday, after militants traded…
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Thai PM front-runner hails new baby as ‘secret power’
By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- One of the front-runners in Thailand's general election hailed her newborn…
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World’s tallest ‘hemp hotel’ trails South Africa’s green credentials
By Julie BOURDIN Agence France-Presse CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) -- With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's…
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World-class athletes to legends: stars to watch at SEA Games
By James LEGGE Agence France-Presse PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) -- The Southeast Asian Games begin in Phnom Penh on Friday…
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US troops ordered to Mexico border for migrant surge
By Paul HANDLEY Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Pentagon said Tuesday it will deploy more troops to…
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Dead rivers, flaming lakes: India’s sewage failure
By Simon STURDEE Agence France-Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Mohammed Azhar holds his baby niece next to a…
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Davis, Lakers hold off Warriors to win opener
SAN FRANCISCO, United States -- Anthony Davis scored 30 points and led a defensive masterclass as the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Foreign chefs conquer Paris with childhood flavors for French cuisine
By Olga NEDBAEVA Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- "My mum doesn't agree with what I do here: at home,…
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Suspect in Texas neighbor slayings arrested
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A man accused of massacring five neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his…
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At 75, Israel’s economy offers success or inequality
By Delphine Matthieussent Agence France-Presse ASHKELON, Israel (AFP) -- Now 75 years old, Israel models itself as an economic success…
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