Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime…
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France imposes state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
By Mathurin DEREL NOUMEA, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - France ordered troops to guard ports and the international airport in…
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Canadian oil sands city evacuated as wildfire draws near
FORT MCMURRAY, Canada, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Thousands of residents of Fort McMurray, a city in Canada's major oil-producing…
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Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has…
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Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week,…
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US cites security, climate goals in Russian uranium ban
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - The United States on Tuesday voiced confidence it was boosting both its security and…
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Two French prison officers killed, inmate escapes, in jail van ambush
INCARVILLE, France, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - Gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France on…
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US sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips
By Beiyi SEOW, Danny KEMP WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden took aim at China on…
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Blinken in Ukraine to assure US support amid new Russian offensive
By Barbara WOJAZER and Leon BRUNEAU KYIV, Ukraine, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived…
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Russia rains attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after launching offensive
By Barbara WOJAZER RUSKI TYSHKY, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - Russia pummelled towns and villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region…
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