Macron and France brace for stormy January
by Adam PLOWRIGHT Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Addressing the nation on New Year's Eve, French President Emmanuel Macron…
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Amazon to cut more than 18,000 jobs, CEO says
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Amazon announced Wednesday it will cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing "the uncertain…
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China, Philippines vow ‘friendly’ handling of maritime spats
Beijing and Manila on Wednesday vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President Ferdinand…
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Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers
by Adam PLOWRIGHT -- Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette…
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Philippines’ Marcos vows to ‘strengthen’ China ties on Beijing trip
Beijing, China (AFP) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he hoped to strengthen ties with Beijing on his first state…
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Myanmar junta marks Independence Day with show of force, mass pardons
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's junta announced an amnesty for 7,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day on Wednesday following a…
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Biden to receive Japan’s PM Kishida on Jan. 13: White House
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden will host Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on January 13, the White…
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Egyptians hit by soaring food prices as crisis bites
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) - Public anger has been growing for months in Egypt over a severe dollar crunch and soaring food prices.…
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Venezuela receives first European cruise ship in 15 years
PORLAMAR, Venezuela (AFP) - Venezuela on Tuesday received its first European cruise ship in 15 years after long being avoided by…
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Russia says toll from Ukraine strike rises to 89
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The toll from a Ukrainian New Year strike in Makiivka has risen to 89, Moscow said…
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