Macedonia mourns after storms kill 21
SKOPJE, Macedonia (*AFP) -- Macedonia held a day of mourning Monday after at least 21 people were killed in flooding…
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International
Japan’s ageing emperor hints at abdication
Emperor Akihito says his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his…
8 years ago
Dozens killed in new wave of Ethiopia protests
ADDIS ADABA, Ethiopia (AFP) - Several dozen people were killed in weekend clashes in Ethiopia between police and anti-government demonstrators, as…
8 years ago
Olympics: Rio to replace flawed Chinese flags
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) - Rio Olympics organisers said they would replace the Games' official Chinese flags on Monday…
8 years ago
Both sides brace for crucial battle for Syria’s Aleppo
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - by Layal Abou Rahal with Karam al-Masri in Aleppo Syrian regime forces and rebel factions sent…
8 years ago
Hundreds join crucial battle for Syria’s Aleppo
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - by Layal Abou Rahal Syrian regime forces and rebel factions sent hundreds of reinforcements to Aleppo…
8 years ago
Pakistan hospital blast kills at least 45
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) - by Maaz KHAN At least 45 people were killed Monday when a powerful explosion ripped through…
8 years ago
Japan’s crown prince an unlikely critic of the monarchy
by Natsuko FUKUE TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito may be heir to one of the world's oldest…
8 years ago
Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms
PUEBLA, Mexico (AFP) -- Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials…
8 years ago
Death toll from blast in SW Pakistan rises to 40: minister
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) -- At least 40 people were killed and dozens wounded when a bomb ripped through a crowd…
8 years ago
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