Vote counting begins in Liberia presidential run-off
by Philippe Siuberski and Zoom Dosso Agence France-Presse MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) -- Vote counting has begun in Liberia following a peaceful run-off…
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Extra charges dropped against journalists jailed for flying drone in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Foreign and local journalists jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament could be released…
6 years ago
Blocked from Europe, migrants settle in Morocco
by Sophie Pons Agence France-Presse RABAT, Morocco (AFP) - Unable to reach Europe in search of a better life, Aliou Ndiaye settled…
6 years ago
Syria rebels reject Sochi peace initiative
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - More than three dozen Syrian rebel groups, including influential Islamists, have rejected a Russian-led initiative for talks next…
6 years ago
Liberia, scarred by war and Ebola
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) - Liberia, which elects a new president in a run-off on Tuesday, is an English-speaking nation in West Africa…
6 years ago
Liberia’s Howard-Taylor: the Jewel in George Weah’s crown
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) - Liberian presidential candidate George Weah's running mate Jewel Howard-Taylor began life in politics as first lady to former…
6 years ago
Chinese activist jailed for 8 years
TIANJIN, China (AFP) -- A Chinese court sentenced an activist known by the online pseudonym "Super Vulgar Butcher" to eight…
6 years ago
Taiwan warns Chinese military drills pose ‘enormous threat’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Frequent and increased Chinese military drills pose an "enormous threat" to Taiwan's security, Taipei warned on…
6 years ago
N. Korea preparing to launch satellite: report
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea is preparing to launch a satellite, a Seoul newspaper said Tuesday, as outside…
6 years ago
Thousands protest pardon of Peru’s ailing ex-president Fujimori
by Luis Jaime Cisneros Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Thousands of Peruvians marched in Lima on Monday to…
6 years ago
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