French police warn Macron about rising violence
by Jérôme RIVET MONTPELLIER, France (AFP) -- French police warned President Emmanuel Macron about rising levels of street violence, as…
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Lebanon PM calls on Qatar to rescue nation facing ‘total collapse’
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab called for wealthy Qatar's help during a visit to the…
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Japan urges release of journalist in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Japan urged Myanmar authorities on Monday to release from prison a Japanese journalist accused of spreading…
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Iran says production of 60% enriched uranium ‘underway’
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran said Friday it has begun producing uranium at 60 percent purity, in another breach of…
5 years ago
Ukraine’s president calls for summit with Merkel, Macron and Putin
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called for a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin,…
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UN fears Myanmar heading towards Syria-style ‘full-blown conflict’
by Nina LARSON GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN rights chief warned Tuesday of possible crimes against humanity in Myanmar…
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US President Biden forms commission to study expanding Supreme Court
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Friday established an…
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Myanmar actor arrested as junta hunts 120 celebrities
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model who has backed the country's anti-coup protests was…
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Singapore PM-in-waiting bows out, upending succession
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- A prominent Singapore minister stepped aside on Thursday as the successor to the premier, in a…
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Vietnam’s pandemic response leader sworn in as president
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- The man behind Vietnam's successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, was formally sworn…
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US Capitol attack sparks debate over security
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Officials in Washington appealed Sunday for balance between securing the US Capitol and public…
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Jordan’s ex-crown prince says under ‘house arrest’
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AFP) -- Jordan's former crown prince said Saturday he is under house arrest, but denied being part of…
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