Bangladesh pilgrim boat tragedy death toll hits 61
Boda, Bangladesh (AFP) Rescuers and navy divers recovered 10 bodies Tuesday after a boat overloaded with religious pilgrims capsized in…
3 years ago
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 3 storm ahead of Cuba, Florida landfall
2:30 AM EDT 9/27 Update: Hurricane #Ian strengthens into a major hurricane. A tropical cyclone update has been issued. More:…
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North Korea, China resume cross-border train trade after Covid suspension
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea and China have resumed cross-border freight train trade, Seoul said Tuesday, ending a…
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As Ukraine war grinds on, Saudi influence grows
by Robbie COREY-BOULET and Haitham EL-TABEI Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in brokering the…
3 years ago
Stocks volatile, pound hits record low
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Wall Street stocks fell again Monday as recession fears brought volatility to financial markets,…
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US Vice President Harris to visit DMZ on South Korea trip
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone on a trip to…
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Pompeo says era of ‘blind’ China engagement ending in Taiwan speech
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AFP) - Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo told an audience in Taiwan on Tuesday that the…
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Chess champ Carlsen accuses Niemann of recent cheating
OSLO, Norway (AFP) - Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen for the first time openly accused American Hans Niemann of cheating Monday,…
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“Karding” exits PAR but occasional monsoon rains still possible
(Eagle News) -- "Karding" has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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Dollar softens after rally but Asian stocks struggle to recover
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The dollar lost a little of its strength Tuesday after starting the week by surging…
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