Catalan leader to make statement at 1130 GMT: regional govt
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) - Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont will make a statement at 1130 GMT on Thursday, the regional government…
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Australia to train Philippines in urban warfare to combat spread of Islamic extremism
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia will train Filipino soldiers in urban warfare to combat the spread of the Islamic…
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Mattis praises Philippines for IS battle
Clark, Philippines (AFP) -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Monday praised the Philippines for its successes in battling…
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Myanmar’s army chief says Rohingya exodus ‘exaggerated’
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- The media has "exaggerated" the number of Rohingya refugees fleeing an army crackdown, Myanmar's commander-in-chief said Thursday, in a…
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At least 12 dead, scores missing in Rohingya capsize: officials
COX’s BAZAR, Bangladesh (AFP) - At least 12 people died and scores were missing Monday after a boat packed…
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Rohingya fleeing Myanmar say army redoubling push to clear villages
SHAH PORIR DWIP, Bangladesh (AFP) -- Rohingya refugees arriving in Bangladesh amid a fresh exodus from strife-torn Myanmar have described whole villages…
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Syria’s deadliest month of 2017 claims 3,000 lives
by Layal Abou Rahal Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - Syria's war killed at least 3,000 people including 955 civilians…
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UN plans food aid for up to 700,000 Rohingya
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AFP) -- The United Nations has drawn up a contingency plan to feed up to 700,000 Muslim Rohingya refugees…
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Britain pledges £200M to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) - Britain will give Nigeria aid worth £200 million over five years to help it cope with…
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At least 18,500 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh as Rakhine unrest rages
MAUNGDAW , Myanmar (AFP) -- At least 18,500 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh since fighting erupted in Myanmar's neighboring Rakhine state six days…
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Iraq seeks UN resolution to investigate IS
UNITED STATES (AFP) - Iraq has asked the United Nations to assist it with gathering evidence of crimes committed by…
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