Security in Afghanistan likely to ‘deteriorate’: US intelligence
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The heads of United States intelligence agencies offered a pessimistic assessment Thursday of the security…
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UN draft report: No to death penalty; allow UN Rapporteur’s probe without conditions
Universal Periodic Review draft makes 257 recommendations (Eagle News) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) working group…
9 years ago
Rescued albino orangutan recovering well in Indonesia
BORNEO, Indonesia (AFP) -- A rare albino orangutan rescued in the Indonesian part of Borneo island is recovering well according…
9 years ago
Giant diamond auction fails as Sierra Leone rejects offer
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (Reuters) -- Sierra Leone rejected a bid of over $7.8 million for one of the world's largest…
9 years ago
Olympics: Venues on show as Olympic officials inspect LA bid
[gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="161569,161571,161570,161568"] by Rob Woollard Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Iconic venues from across Los…
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Hong Kong police conduct anti-terror exercise ahead of 20th anniversary of handover
HONG KONG, China (Reuters) -- Hong Kong police units were put to the test in an anti-terror drill performed in…
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World’s reportedly heaviest man recovering from bypass surgery in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) -- The man believed to be the world's heaviest is recovering from biliopancreatic bypass surgery in Mexico,…
9 years ago
Microsoft making mobile connection with Windows update
by Glenn Chapman Agence France Presse SEATTLE, United States (AFP) -- Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a forthcoming Windows update aimed at…
9 years ago
Trump says he was always going to fire FBI director
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Donald Trump claimed Thursday he always intended to fire Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey,…
9 years ago
Smart glove could help measure muscle stiffness
CALIFORNIA, United States (AFP) -- Mike Crossley was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that has among its symptoms…
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