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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Trump denounces impeachment inquiry as a ‘coup’

by Paul HANDLEY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency as…

Pompeo accuses Democrats of bullying in impeachment probe

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Democrats of intimidation in their impeachment…

Trump attacks Democrats, Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine documents

  by Jerome Cartillier and Chris Lefkow WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump attacked the Democratic lawmaker spearheading…

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