Election fever hits Lebanon, nine years since last legislative vote
by Maya Gebeily Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- As its first parliamentary vote in nearly a decade approaches, Lebanon…
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International
US lawmakers jolted by Syria briefing, Pentagon warns of IS resurgence
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military's hands-off approach on the ground in Syria is ceding influence to Russia and…
8 years ago
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away at 92
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Former US first lady Barbara Bush died Tuesday at the age of 92, her husband's office said. "A former…
8 years ago
Chemical inspectors await all-clear to begin work in Syria’s Douma
by Rim Haddad with Maya Gebeily in Beirut © Agence France-Presse DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) -- International investigators on Tuesday were…
8 years ago
Trump reveals direct North Korea contacts, okays peace talks
by Jerome Cartilier with Andrew Beatty in Washington Agence France Presse PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) -- President Donald…
8 years ago
May, Macron face lawmakers angry over Syria strikes
By Dario Thuburn with Fabien Zamora in Paris Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister…
8 years ago
Taiwan leader says island secure ahead of China drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen reassured residents that the island was secure Tuesday, a day before China…
8 years ago
Trump hosts Abe with North Korea, trade on the agenda
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump hosts Japan's Shinzo Abe at…
8 years ago
Cancer-stricken McCain stable after undergoing surgery
(Agence France Presse) -- US Senator John McCain, who is battling brain cancer, was in stable condition Monday after undergoing…
8 years ago
N.Korea, China ‘discussing Xi visit to Pyongyang’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- China and North Korea have been holding talks about a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping…
8 years ago
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