Cuba marks end of an era as Castro hands over to Diaz-Canel
by Alexandre Grosbois Agence France Presse HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) -- Cuba's new president Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday became the…
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International
Ex New York mayor Giuliani joins Trump legal team
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is joining President Donald Trump's personal legal team,…
8 years ago
WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
by Frank ZELLER Agence France Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- The planned disposal of an unexploded World War II bomb…
8 years ago
US Senate narrowly confirms Trump’s new NASA chief
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to head the space…
8 years ago
Cubans have high hopes for their little-known new leader
by Rigoberto DIAZ Agence France Presse HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) -- Despite being in the upper echelons of Cuba's government for…
8 years ago
Volcano erupts in Japan, no-go warning issued
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A volcano erupted in southern Japan on Thursday, spewing steam and ash hundreds of meters into…
8 years ago
S. Korea’s Moon: a peace treaty ‘must be pursued’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A peace treaty to formally end the Korean War "must be pursued," South Korean President…
8 years ago
Quake hits near Iran nuclear power plant
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- A moderately strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake Thursday hit Iran's southern region of Bushehr, home to the country's…
8 years ago
UN in security talks with Syria after chemical probe put on hold
by Maya Gebeily Agence France Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- UN security experts have said they were negotiating with…
8 years ago
Macron faces mass protests as opponents join forces
by Katy Lee Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron faces mass protests Thursday as trade…
8 years ago
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