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Stampede at Iran general’s funeral leaves over 30 dead

  by Amir Havasi Agence France Presse KERMAN, Iran (AFP) -- A stampede broke out Tuesday at the funeral of…

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes in Indonesia’s northwest

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AFP) -- A strong earthquake jolted Indonesia's northwest on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued and…

Iranians mass for burial in hometown of general killed by US

  by Amir Havasi Agence France Presse KERMAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iranians gathered in Kerman for the burial Tuesday of…

China’s farmers reap rich harvest through video-sharing apps

by Ludovic EHRET HENGZHANG, China  (AFP) -- "Do you want a piece?" beekeeper Ma Gongzuo says, looking into the camera of…

Nissan slams Ghosn’s ‘extremely regrettable’ escape

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese automaker Nissan on Tuesday slammed its former chief Carlos Ghosn for jumping bail, calling his escape…

Hyundai to make flying cars for Uber air taxis

LAS Vegas, United States (AFP) -- Hyundai announced Monday it would mass produce flying cars for Uber's aerial ride share network…

South Korea’s Moon seeks Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea  (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday called for better relations with the North so leader…

China rules out SARS in mystery viral pneumonia outbreak

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Sunday said a mysterious viral pneumonia outbreak that has affected 59 people was not…

Iran will forego ‘limit’ on centrifuges as tensions with US soar

by Amir Havasi TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Sunday announced its fifth reduction in its nuclear commitments, saying it…

Dozens held after shopping protest at Hong Kong border town

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Protesters hurled petrol bombs Sunday at a Hong Kong police station and at least…

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