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Trump insists speech will be in Congress, Pelosi says no

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's insistence that he deliver…

Former top S. Korean judge arrested in power abuse probe

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A former South Korean chief justice was arrested Thursday on allegations of abuse of power…

Eyeing Trump, wave of women join 2020 White House race

by Elodie CUZIN Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Two years after Hillary Clinton failed in her historic…

Venezuela opposition leader names self ‘acting president’

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- The head of Venezuela's opposition-led National Assembly proclaimed himself…

Maldives issue warning amid spike in tourist drownings

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Five tourists including a honeymooning couple have drowned in a single week in the Maldives,…

Putin, Abe talks fail to break island impasse

by Maria PANINA Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The leaders of Russia and Japan fell short of agreement…

After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks

by Catherine TRIOMPHE Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Most never needed help from a food pantry.…

China, Europe follow Brazil’s Bolsonaro onto Davos stage

by Alex PIGMAN Agence France Presse DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- China and Europe take center stage at Davos on Wednesday,…

Mexico launches social programs to fight fuel theft

ACAMBAY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's president announced a series of social programs Tuesday aimed at developing poor areas where fuel…

White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The White House on Tuesday said high-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, quickly…

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