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Five injured, suspect arrested as Canada probes ‘act of terrorism’

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) - Canadian police arrested a man early Sunday suspected of stabbing an officer and deliberately ramming pedestrians during a high-speed…

Tillerson in China to pile pressure on North Korea

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Beijing on Saturday to discuss efforts to…

Trump’s scandal-hit health secretary resigns

by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary was forced out…

Yosemite rock slides cause another injury; roads re-routed

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California (Reuters) -- Yosemite National Park crews have re-routed roads around the base of the towering El…

Mexican economy to bounce back fast from quake: analysts

by Yussel Gonzalez Agence France Presse MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- The earthquake that turned huge swathes of Mexico City…

Seesaw US-China ties on an upswing as Trump plans trip

by Francesco Fontemaggi Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The often difficult relations between the world's greatest powers,…

Twitter reveals Russia-backed ads ahead of US election

  by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Twitter on Thursday revealed that nearly 2,000 ads were placed on the…

Tax cuts to help most in middle-class, not all: White House

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's top economic adviser on Thursday defended plans unveiled this week for sweeping…

Jon Huntsman confirmed as US ambassador to Russia

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Senate on Thursday confirmed businessman, veteran diplomat and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman…

Months after being shot, US lawmaker Scalise back in Congress

 WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Republican US lawmaker Steve Scalise made a spirited return to Congress Thursday for the first time since being…

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