Overruling objections, Trump announces steep aluminum, steel ‘tariffs’
by Andrew Beatty and Douglas Gillison Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Despite fierce opposition from inside the…
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Putin sets course for new US arms race with ‘invincible’ weapons
by Victoria Loguinova-Yakovleva and Theo Merz Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched what…
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South Korea Catholic church ‘devastated’ by sex abuse scandal
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's Catholic hierarchy on Tuesday said it was "devastated" by allegations that a…
8 years ago
Trump stuns by embracing gun control as Florida students return to class
by Leila Macor Agence France Presse PARKLAND, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump has surprised lawmakers by embracing gun…
8 years ago
New Zealand spy papers reveal 1981 bid to kill Queen
by Neil Sands Agence France Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- A mentally disturbed teenager tried to assassinate Queen Elizabeth…
8 years ago
South Korea’s Moon says Japan cannot declare wartime crimes ‘over’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said Japan cannot declare the issue of…
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Europe braced for fresh blizzards as deadly ice blast strands travellers
by Katy Lee Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Fresh heavy snowfalls and icy blizzards were expected to lash…
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10 killed as Egypt trains collide: health ministry
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- At least 10 people were killed and 15 wounded Wednesday as two trains collided in Egypt,…
8 years ago
Civilians stay put despite ‘pause’ in Syria Ghouta bloodshed
by Rim Haddad Agence France Presse WAFIDEEN CHECKPOINT, Syria (AFP) -- Civilians in Syria's Eastern Ghouta shunned Russia's offer to…
8 years ago
Slow bleed: Trump aide Hicks the latest to leave White House
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump lost another close aide Wednesday, when White House Communications Director Hope Hicks…
8 years ago
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