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China, Papua New Guinea discuss free-trade deal

China and Papua New Guinea held talks on a free-trade deal Friday, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a landmark…

Fugitive shot dead after allegedly killing Texas family: sheriff

Texas law enforcement officers have shot dead a convicted murderer who escaped prison and was suspected of killing a family…

Blaze rages through Moscow office building

  A fire raged Friday through an office building in western Moscow, said the emergencies ministry, adding that over 120…

Global food prices fall again but wheat soars

World food prices fell slightly for the second consecutive month in May but wheat prices rose again as Russia's war…

China’s diplomatic gambit heralds new ‘Battle for the Pacific’

by Andrew Beatty Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A 10-day South Pacific island-hopping tour by China's top diplomat focused…

As EU squeezes Russia, Serbia embraces old ally

by Miodrag Sovilj Agence France-Presse BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP) --  While the European Union scrambles to isolate Russia and reduce energy…

Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence

by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday made a fervent appeal for…

Police chief not told of children’s calls during Uvalde shooting: state senator

The police chief in charge of operations at the Texas elementary school where a gunman murdered 21 people was not…

US backs Philippines in China fishing ban

The United States on Thursday backed the Philippines in criticizing a unilateral seasonal ban on fishing declared by Beijing in…

War enters 100th day with Russia controlling ‘fifth of Ukraine’

by Quentin Tyberghien Agence France-Presse SOLEDAR, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine marked 100 days since Moscow's invasion on Friday with Russian…

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