Robert Lighthizer confirmed as US trade representative
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Reagan-era trade attorney Robert Lighthizer was easily confirmed Thursday as President Donald Trump's United…
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Miley Cyrus transforms anew with lo-fi ballad
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Miley Cyrus, whose young career has already undergone marked transformations, on Thursday released a…
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World’s tallest building delayed to 2019: Saudi prince
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- The completion date for the world's tallest tower has been pushed back to 2019, a…
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Tillerson hosts Arctic forum in shadow of Russia spat
by Dave Clark Agence France-Presse FAIRBANKS, United States (AFP) - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Alaska to play…
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Snapchat faces harsh reality check after earnings miss
by Rob Lever Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Snapchat's ambition to become the next big social media…
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Shakira plans release of new album this month
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Shakira announced Thursday that she will release a new album later this month after…
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Philippine assault on extremists sends 24,000 fleeing
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - More than 24,000 people fled their homes as the Philippine military used airstrikes and artillery against…
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Uber just an ordinary taxi firm: top EU lawyer
,by Bryan McManus Agence France-Presse BRUSSELS, Belgium - Ride-hailing app Uber may be a pioneer in its field but at…
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Japan university to set up ninja studies center
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese university is planning what it says will be the world's first research center devoted to…
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