Sixteen killed in Russian parachutists’ plane crash
Sixteen people were killed when a plane carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday, the emergencies ministry said. The…
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International
Czechs in post-vote limbo as president rushed to hospital
The Czech Republic was plunged into uncertainty on Sunday as President Milos Zeman was rushed to hospital a day after…
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Algerian president demands ‘total respect’ from France
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday demanded France's "total respect", following a row over visas and critical comments from Paris…
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Dubai police say $136 million worth of cocaine seized
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The UAE authorities seized half a tonne of cocaine worth more than $136 million,…
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Taiwan leader says island will not bow to China
by Sean CHANG Agence France Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan will not bow to pressure by Beijing and…
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N.Irish police probe abuse at Church-run women’s homes
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) -- Northern Irish police on Wednesday began probing historic allegations of abuse at women's homes run…
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China’s Xi says reunification with Taiwan ‘will be realized’
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's President Xi Jinping said Saturday "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan "will be and can be…
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Suicide bomber kills at least 55 at Shiite mosque in Afghanistan
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (AFP) -- A suicide bomb attack on worshippers at a Shiite mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz…
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Latin America’s Covid death toll surpasses 1.5 million: AFP tally
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AFP) -- Latin America's death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 1.5 million Friday, according to an AFP tally drawn…
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Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
by Pierre-Henry DESHAYES Agence France Presse OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- Investigative journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry…
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