US judge blocks new New York gun controls
New York, United States | AFP | A US federal judge blocked the enforcement of New York's new gun…
4 years ago
politics
Under-fire UK PM Truss fails to calm markets with growth pledge
by Jitendra JOSHI Agence France-Presse BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed to steer the UK "through…
4 years ago
Calls for more funding as pre-COP27 climate talks open in DR Congo
by Annie Thomas Agence France-Presse KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) -- Warning "no-one will escape" a worsening crisis, DR Congo led…
4 years ago
So much more than wars: five things about Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFP) -- While Bosnia is often associated with the bloody wars, the Balkan country is also…
4 years ago
Myanmar junta court sentences Australian economist, Suu Kyi to 3 years
Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Myanmar's junta sentenced an Australian economist to three years in prison while also handing down another conviction…
4 years ago
Apple App Store pulls Russian social network VKontakte
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Apple on Wednesday confirmed that it removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its…
4 years ago
US rolls out red carpet to Pacific Islands amid China inroads
by Shaun Tandon and Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday rolled…
4 years ago
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince named prime minister
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | AFP | by Robbie Corey-Boulet Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, who was named prime minister late…
4 years ago
Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) by Hiroshi HIYAMA / Sara HUSSEIN Japanese and foreign dignitaries paid tribute to assassinated former prime…
4 years ago
United Arab Emirates to supply Germany with gas, diesel: deal
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AFP) The United Arab Emirates agreed Sunday an "energy security" agreement with Germany to supply…
4 years ago
Death toll mounts in Iran protests as online services cut
PARIS, France (AFP) -- At least 17 people have been killed as popular unrest flared Thursday across Iran over the…
4 years ago
Power cuts to plunge South Africa into darkness
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Africa's most industrialised economy South Africa is again facing sweeping power cuts, caused by…
4 years ago
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