Indonesian ‘house pet’ orangutans rescued by activists
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Young orangutan Utu clings to one of his rescuers as he is freed from the tiny…
8 years ago
International
Peru’s new president sworn in after impeachment drama
by Francisco Jara © Agence France-Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Martin Vizcarra was sworn in as Peru's new president Friday, catapulted…
8 years ago
Egypt: pyramids, desert and military rule
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- Egypt, known worldwide for its ancient pyramids, is the Arab world's most populous country and has been…
8 years ago
Two dead as suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France
by Remi Zaka with Pauline Talagrand in Paris Agence France-Presse Trèbes, France (AFP) -- At least two people were killed after a…
8 years ago
Suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France
A gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group fired shots and took hostages at a supermarket in southwestern…
8 years ago
Sacramento residents protest against police shooting
SACRAMENTO, CA (Eagle News) --On Thursday evening just a few blocks from the state capitol, community members rallied together to…
8 years ago
Senate passes huge US spending bill, sends it to Trump
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Senate passed a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill in dramatic dark-of-night fashion early…
8 years ago
Trump suspends metal tariffs for key US trade partners: White House
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday authorized the suspension of controversial tariffs on steel and…
8 years ago
Thirteen dead in Vietnam highrise apartment fire
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Thirteen people were killed and several injured when a fire broke out at an apartment complex…
8 years ago
Toys R Us founder dies as iconic retail chain folds
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The founder of the embattled Toys R Us chain of children's stores died on…
8 years ago
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