Nigeria’s new leader pushes regional role and domestic reform
By Patrick MARKEY Agence France-Presse LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Just a month in power, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already…
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Paraguay’s president-elect vows to be ‘on the side’ of Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Paraguay's incoming president Santiago Pena said Wednesday the country would stand by Taiwan's side for the…
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Australia fears China’s latest Pacific deal could stoke tensions
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia has urged China to release the details of a new policing pact with Solomon Islands,…
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Allies disappoint Zelensky’s plea for NATO membership timetable
By Dave CLARK Agence France-Presse VILNIUS, Lithuania (AFP) -- NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes for…
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Rescuers search for migrant boats off Canary Isles
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's coastguard was on Tuesday searching for three migrant boats reported lost at sea by an…
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Three Argentine police jailed for life for race-hate killing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Three police officers in Argentina were sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for the racially…
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Evacuations as US state of Vermont hit by catastrophic floods
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in the northeastern US state of…
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Mexican volcano crater home to ‘unique’ football pitch
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- A volcano crater is not an obvious venue for a football match, but that's where…
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Sudan civil servants go hungry as war claims livelihoods
WAD MADANI, Sudan (AFP) -- Sudanese public school teacher Imad Mohammed had worked for 32 years when war broke out…
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NATO wrestles with Ukraine bid at summit on Russia’s doorstep
By Max DELANY Agence France-Presse VILNIUS, Lithuania (AFP) -- NATO leaders will grapple with Ukraine's membership ambitions at their summit…
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