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US shoots down ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska

A US fighter jet shot down an unidentified object drifting high over Alaska on Friday, the White House said, just…

Nicaragua frees 222 dissidents in sudden shift, expels them to US

by Eva Rodriguez Lorenzo Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Over 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed…

Fresh rallies two months into Peru protests

JULIACA, Peru (AFP) -- Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets anew Thursday to demand the resignation of President Dina…

Sri Lanka bankruptcy to last until 2026: president

Sri Lanka's president said Wednesday the island nation will remain bankrupt for at least three more years as he works…

As Biden calls for ceasefire, Republicans do battle

by Frankie TAGGART  Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Joe Biden may have preached unity but new House Speaker…

Pres. Biden urges US unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride

Washington, United States | AFP | Wednesday 2/8/2023 by Sebastian Smith and Shaun Tandon President Joe Biden touted America's "unbroken"…

Developing story: US economy better positioned to grow than any ‘on Earth:’ Biden

Washington, United States | AFP | President Joe Biden said in an address to Congress Tuesday that the US economy…

Biden to urge US unity and ‘blue collar’ economic revival

by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden will tell Americans Tuesday that US democracy…

Scholar, lawmakers and journalist among Hong Kongers on trial

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of…

India’s Adani denies rise due to Modi as shares slump again

by Glenda KWEK Agence France-Press MUMBAI, India (AFP) -- Beleaguered Indian tycoon Gautam Adani denied Friday that his rise to…

Giving Ukraine jets would need ‘months if not years’ of training: UK PM

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday said sending fighter jets to Ukraine would require…

Bid to advance elections to quell Peru protests fails in congress

LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru's congress on Wednesday voted down another bid to advance elections from April 2024 to this…

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