Major 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan triggers tsunami warnings across the region
By Amber WANG TAIPEI, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday morning, prompting…
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12-year-old killed, two seriously injured in Finland school shooting
HELSINKI, April 2, 2024 (AFP) - Finnish police said a 12-year-old child died and two others seriously wounded after a…
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7 aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza: NGO
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 (AFP) - Food aid organization World Central Kitchen said Tuesday that an Israeli strike killed seven…
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Israeli PM vows to ban Al Jazeera broadcasts
JERUSALEM, April 2, 2024 (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Monday to use a fresh national security law…
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Japan’s royal family makes Instagram debut
TOKYO, April 1, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's royal family is now on Instagram -- but don't expect any candid selfies…
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Five things to know about Turkey’s momentous election
By Anne CHAON ISTANBUL, April 1, 2024 (AFP) - Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt the biggest blow in more…
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France wants China to send ‘clear message’ to Russia over Ukraine war
By Sébastien RICCI BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (AFP) - France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send…
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Israeli PM operated on successfully: Netanyahu’s office
JERUSALEM, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent "successful" hernia surgery, his office said on Monday.…
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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills four, wounds 17: WHO
An Israeli air strike on a Gaza hospital Sunday killed four people and wounded 17, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
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Workers remove first chunk of destroyed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said…
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