A million Californians without power as fire risk spreads south
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- More than a million Californians were without electricity due to pre-emptive blackouts Thursday, but…
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Trump’s energy secretary subpoenaed for documents in impeachment probe
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- House Democrats conducting an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump for abuse of power…
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Catholic Church’s Pope Francis accepts resignation of New York bishop after sex abuse claims
Catholic Church's Pope Francis officially accepted on Thursday the resignation of New York's Bishop John Jenik, who has been…
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Persistent trade tensions risk worsening poverty: World Bank
by Heather SCOTT and Delphine TOUITOU WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- As global trade tensions persist, investments are put on…
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Second Trump whistleblower comes forward with first-hand information: lawyer
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A second whistleblower has come forward, this one with first-hand information about events that triggered…
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NBA’s Rockets try to calm storm after ‘stand with Hong Kong’ post
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Houston Rockets tried Sunday to distance the NBA team, who have a huge Chinese…
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Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance or the ability to…
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Microsoft says Iran hackers targeted US presidential campaign
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 27, 2017 the French headquarters of US multinational technology company Microsoft is…
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US prosecutor: Honduran president received fortune in drug bribes
by Laura BONILLA NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez took millions of dollars in bribes…
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UPDATED: At least seven dead as World War II plane crashes in the US: reports
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- At least seven people were killed when a World War II bomber carrying 13…
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