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US man sentenced to death for killing his five children

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- An American convicted of killing his five small children was sentenced to death Thursday, even…

US warns UN of ‘clear threat’ from Iran after tanker attacks

by Carole LANDRY UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The United States called Thursday for the UN Security Council to…

Trump announces exit of ‘warrior’ spokeswoman Sarah Sanders

WASHINGTON D.C. (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday made the surprise announcement of the departure of spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, who…

Federal watchdog: White House should sack Trump aide Conway

WASHINGTON D.C. (AFP) -- A US watchdog agency recommended Thursday that White House counselor Kellyanne Conway be fired, saying the…

Iran ‘responsible’ for Gulf of Oman attacks: Pompeo

WASHINGTON D.C. (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of being behind attacks on two tankers in…

China snubbed Trudeau request for talks about detained Canadians

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- China ignored Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's personal request for dialogue to end a spiralling diplomatic…

One dead as helicopter crash-lands on Manhattan building

by Thomas URBAIN NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A helicopter crash-landed on top of a high-rise in midtown Manhattan…

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to federal regulation of gun silencers, just days after…

Trump raises tariff threat anew over secret provision in Mexico deal

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday a secret provision of the US immigration deal with…

Hundreds protest in Vancouver against Hong Kong extradition plans

VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) -- Hundreds of people protested outside the Chinese consulate in Vancouver on Sunday against controversial plans to…

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