Catholic Church’s Pope Francis rejects resignation of French cardinal convicted for sex abuse cover-up
LYON, France (AFP) -- Catholic Church's Pope Francis has rejected the resignation of French cardinal Philippe Barbarin who was…
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International
New Zealand bans assault weapons, triggering similar calls in US
by Yelim Lee Agence France Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand imposed an immediate ban on assault…
7 years ago
All 50 victims of Christchurch attack identified: police
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand police on Thursday said that all 50 victims of last week's terror attack…
7 years ago
New Zealand bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles: PM Ardern
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday an immediate ban on the sale of assault rifles…
7 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX to face first congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Boeing's ill-fated 737 MAX and federal regulators next week will face the first public…
7 years ago
Islamic State holdouts in Syria battle ‘gone by tonight:’ Trump
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Islamic State's last bastion in Syria will…
7 years ago
Singapore hopeful for China-backed Asia trade pact this year
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Singapore's trade minister said Wednesday he was hopeful that an Asia-wide trade pact, which is…
7 years ago
Cradle of Venezuela oil industry is a scene of desolation
by Margioni BERMÚDEZ MENE GRANDE, Venezuela (AFP) -- Greasy slicks continue to darken the ground in Mene Grande, a modest…
7 years ago
Acting Pentagon chief Shanahan investigated over Boeing bias
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is being investigated by the Pentagon's inspector general for…
7 years ago
Britain’s May says still ‘determined’ to deliver Brexit
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she remained "determined" to deliver Brexit, hours after…
7 years ago
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