N. Korea to launch top party gathering amid nuke test fears
PYONGYANG , North Korea (AFP) -- North Korea will Friday launch its highest-level ruling party meeting in almost 40 years,…
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Air strikes on Syria displaced camp kill 28 as Aleppo truce holds
by Karam al-Masri ALEPPO , Syria (AFP) -- Air strikes killed at least 28 civilians Thursday in a camp for…
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Malacañang reiterates commitment to rescue remaining hostages from Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines -- Malacanang has reiterated its commitment to rescue the remaining hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf…
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Planning officials hear outline for higher White House fence
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (Reuters) -- A proposal for a higher, stronger White House fence was presented to Washington planning…
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US bans sale of e-cigarettes, cigars to those under 18
MIAMI, United States (AFP) - by Kerry Sheridan The United States Thursday issued a sweeping ban on sales of e-cigarettes,…
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Evacuees find safe haven as wildfires engulf Canada oil region
LAC LA BICHE, Canada (AFP) - by Michel Comte Sitting on the tailgate of his truck, strumming his guitar,…
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Brazil Supreme Court suspends Rousseff impeachment architect
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- by Damian Wroclavsky A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Thursday suspended Eduardo Cunha, the senior lawmaker…
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Merkel warns of return to nationalism unless EU protects borders
ROME, Italy (AFP) -- by Olivier Baube German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged European leaders to protect EU borders or…
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4 dead in Saudi raid on ‘terror’ cell near Mecca: ministry
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi police shot dead two suspected militants and two others blew themselves up during a raid…
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Football: Argentina stay top, Philippines reach new heights in FIFA rankings
PARIS , France (AFP) -- Argentina remain top as the Philippines reached new heights in the latest FIFA world rankings…
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