Islamic Jihad announces truce after Gaza rocket fire
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) -- Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad announced a truce around Gaza Wednesday, after militants traded…
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International
Thai PM front-runner hails new baby as ‘secret power’
By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- One of the front-runners in Thailand's general election hailed her newborn…
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World’s tallest ‘hemp hotel’ trails South Africa’s green credentials
By Julie BOURDIN Agence France-Presse CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) -- With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's…
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US troops ordered to Mexico border for migrant surge
By Paul HANDLEY Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Pentagon said Tuesday it will deploy more troops to…
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Dead rivers, flaming lakes: India’s sewage failure
By Simon STURDEE Agence France-Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Mohammed Azhar holds his baby niece next to a…
3 years ago
Suspect in Texas neighbor slayings arrested
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A man accused of massacring five neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his…
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At 75, Israel’s economy offers success or inequality
By Delphine Matthieussent Agence France-Presse ASHKELON, Israel (AFP) -- Now 75 years old, Israel models itself as an economic success…
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Iran’s president heads to Syria for first trip since war, eyeing rebuild
By Maher al-Mounes Agence France-Presse DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) -- Iran's Ebrahim Raisi is set to travel to Damascus Wednesday in…
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Press freedoms shrink, journalists targeted: UN and media
By Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Agence France-Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Press freedom is under attack in every corner of…
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Number of child marriages falling too slowly: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, United States -- Child marriages are declining -- but at a rate that would not eliminate the practice…
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