North Korea unveils ‘record’ number of ICBMs at military parade
by Cat Barton and Sunghee Hwang Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw a…
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WHO chief says heading for Syria following deadly quake
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday that he was heading to Syria which…
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US announces $85 mn in aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Thursday announced an initial $85 million package for emergency relief after…
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Philippines’ Marcos strikes defense, infrastructure deals in Tokyo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defence and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, as the…
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Turkey-Syria quake toll nears 20,000 as hopes dim
by Omar Haj Kadour with Fulya Ozerkan in Adiyaman, Turkey with Remi Banet in Antakya, Turkey Hopes faded Thursday…
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Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94
Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach, whose prolific output provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 70s with…
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos meets Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife and First Lady Liza visit the palace and meet Japanese Emperor Naruhito and…
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Twitter back online in Turkey after block
by Dmitry ZAKS Agence France-Presse Istanbul, Turkey (AFP) -- Twitter was blocked for at least 12 hours on major Turkish…
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Climate: Could moon dust keep Earth cool?
by Marlowe HOOD Agence France-Presse Paris, France (AFP) -- Whether out-of-the-box thinking or a sign of desperation, scientists on Wednesday…
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Jack could have survived, says Cameron as ‘Titanic’ re-released 25 years on
by Andrew MARSZAL Agence France-Presse Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- James Cameron doesn't have many regrets -- after all,…
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