Raindrops keep falling: Climate change makes storms worse – study
by Sara Hussein Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Climate change is increasing the amount of rain that hurricanes…
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Marie Antoinette pendant fetches $36 million, shattering estimate
by Ben Simon Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A pearl and diamond pendant owned by Marie Antoinette before…
5 years ago
‘Super-Earth’ discovered orbiting Sun’s nearest star
by Patrick Galey Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A "super-Earth" has been discovered orbiting the closest single star…
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First supply trip to space since Soyuz failure poised to launch
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US spaceship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station is poised to launch…
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Two thirds of African cities face ‘extreme climate risk’
by Patrick GALEY Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Rapid population growth and poor infrastructure have put two out of…
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Surprise giant ‘corpse flower’ blooms at Indonesia farm
LABUHANBATU, Indonesia (AFP) -- An Indonesian farmer was startled to discover a rare "corpse flower" blooming in his plantation on…
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‘Incomparable’ $50 mn pink diamond smashes record at Geneva auction
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- An exceptionally rare pink diamond of nearly 19 carats fetched 50.3 million Swiss francs ($50 million,…
5 years ago
Facebook shuts more accounts aimed at political meddling
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook on Tuesday said it shut down more accounts aimed at influencing the US…
5 years ago
Beep beep boop: ‘Robocop’ boosts security at ASEAN summit
A police robot patrols the Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Center during the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
5 years ago
Modest warming risks ‘irreversible’ ice sheet loss, study warns
by Patrick GALEY Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Even modest temperature rises agreed under an international plan to limit…
5 years ago
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