Fears over twin of collapsed Genoa bridge in Venezuela
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AFP)--Venezuelans are concerned over the safety of a "twin" viaduct of the collapsed Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy,…
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India’s three-time prime minister Vajpayee dies aged 93
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - Three-time Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died Thursday, sparking tributes from across the political…
8 years ago
US newspapers hit back at Trump, defend free press
by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US newspapers big and small hit back Thursday at President…
8 years ago
Cambodia ruling party shrugs off ‘useless’ US visa sanctions
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) -- US travel sanctions targeting Cambodian officials are "useless", a ruling party spokesman said Thursday, as…
8 years ago
Korean family reunion brings no end to heartache
by Jung Hawon Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The first reunions in years of families divided by the…
8 years ago
Trump blacklists critical ex-CIA chief Brennan
by Andrew Beatty Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked the security clearance…
8 years ago
China to send negotiator to US for trade talks this month
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China will send a top negotiator to the United States in late August to resume trade…
8 years ago
Thousands march in Nicaragua demanding jailed protesters be freed
by Blanca Morel / Julia Rios Agence France-Presse MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- Thousands of Nicaraguans marched through their capital on…
8 years ago
Imprisoned Lula registers Brazil presidential candidacy
by Jordi Miro Agence France-Presse BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Imprisoned leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's unlikely bid for…
8 years ago
Prosecutors focus on Manafort ‘lies’ as trial draws to a close
by Elodie Cuzin Agence France-Presse ALEXANDRIA, United States (AFP) -- Closing arguments wrapped up in the trial of Paul…
8 years ago
US: N. Korea talks moving ‘in right direction’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress "in the right direction," State…
8 years ago
Arms, investment and ‘instructors’: Russia boosts Africa role
by Maxime Popov with AFP bureaus in Africa © Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Touting military cooperation and "instructors,"…
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