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Catholic Church’s Pope Francis accepts resignation of New York bishop after sex abuse claims

  Catholic Church's Pope Francis officially accepted on Thursday the resignation of New York's Bishop John Jenik, who has been…

US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea denuclearization

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea met in Washington on Tuesday to…

China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would…

Turkey boosts troops on Syria border after operation threat

AKCAKALE, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey on Tuesday sent more armored vehicles to the border with Syria, an AFP correspondent said,…

Ethiopian Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Dakar: official

DAKAR, Senegal (AFP) -- An Ethiopian Airlines jet made an emergency landing in Dakar with one of its engines on…

Persistent trade tensions risk worsening poverty: World Bank

by Heather SCOTT and Delphine TOUITOU WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- As global trade tensions persist, investments are put on…

China punishes NBA as crisis over democracy tweet deepens

  by Dan Martin Agence France Presse SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- China on Tuesday scrapped plans to air NBA exhibition…

Hong Kong ‘won’t rule out’ Chinese over protests: leadersts: leader

by James EDGAR / Jasmine LEUNG HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's under-fire leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she…

Hong Kong cabinet member floats internet curbs to contain unrest

by Jerome TAYLOR / Jasmine LEUNG HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong may curb access to the internet in…

Stolen truck slams into cars in Germany, several injured: police

by Deborah COLE BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- A stolen truck ploughed into cars in the center of the German city…

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