South Korean delegation in historic trip to Pyongyang
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The most senior South Koreans to travel North for more than a decade headed…
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Dozens dead or wounded in attacks on Burkina military HQ, French embassy
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AFP) -- Twin attacks on the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the country's military headquarters…
8 years ago
South Korea’s Moon says Japan cannot declare wartime crimes ‘over’
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said Japan cannot declare the issue of…
8 years ago
US should lower ‘threshold for talks’ with N. Korea: Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in urged the United States to "lower the threshold for…
8 years ago
Trump announces ‘heaviest ever’ sanctions on North Korea
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump has rolled out fresh sanctions against North Korea-linked shipping assets, hailing…
8 years ago
Taiwan looks south for Muslim tourist dollars
by Michelle Yun Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- From halal fried chicken to hot springs hotels with prayer facilities,…
8 years ago
Secret Pence, N. Korea meeting planned, then scrapped
by Olivia Hampton Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Mike Pence and North Korean officials had planned to meet…
8 years ago
Qatar and Chad restore diplomatic relations
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar and Chad are to restore diplomatic relations, severed in August soon after the start of a Saudi-led…
8 years ago
US ‘deeply concerned’ about attacks on Syria rebel enclave
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States said Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" about the escalating Syrian and Russian attacks on…
8 years ago
Canada voices concern to Israel over mass expulsion
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada, which takes in more African refugees from Israel than any other nation, has voiced concerns to the…
8 years ago
Trump inches toward meeting with Mexico leader
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The White House on Thursday said that Donald Trump and his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto are…
8 years ago
‘Elusive’ brain injuries seen in study of US diplomats in Cuba
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A study of 21 American diplomats who claimed they were victims of mysterious sonic attacks in Cuba…
8 years ago
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