Japan rains disaster toll rises to 199: government
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose Thursday to 199, with dozens…
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International
Toll from Nicaragua unrest hits 264: rights body
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The known death toll from a four-month crackdown on anti-government protests in Nicaragua has…
6 years ago
Probe launched of judge who ordered Lula freed
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Prosecutors in Brazil ordered an investigation Wednesday of the appellate judge who caused a…
6 years ago
Two Republican women could sink Trump’s US Supreme Court pick
by Michael Mathes Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The fate of Donald Trump's US Supreme Court nominee…
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Czech government wins confidence vote backed by Communists
by Jan Flemr Agence France-Presse PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) -- The minority government of billionaire Czech Prime Minister Andrej…
6 years ago
Thai boys were passed “sleeping” through cave, says rescue diver
CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AFP) -- The boys rescued from a Thai cave were passed "sleeping" on stretchers through the…
6 years ago
Sri Lanka to hang drug criminals, plans to replicate Philippines ‘success’ in its drug war
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka announced Wednesday it would start hanging drug dealers, ending a near-half century moratorium…
6 years ago
Taiwan community recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) with certificates of gratitude for public service
ZHUBEI, TAIWAN – Young and old alike were gifted with visits of love from volunteers of the INC Giving…
6 years ago
China says tit-for-tat tariffs will ‘destroy’ US-China trade
BEIJING, China (AFP) - China on Wednesday said tit-for-tat tariffs will "destroy" trade between the world's top two economies, after…
6 years ago
Ecuador court upholds $9.5 billion damages ruling against Chevron
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP)--Ecuador's highest court upheld in a ruling released Tuesday a $9.5 billion damages award against oil giant Chevron…
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