Nike’s Mark Parker to step aside as CEO next year; remains board chair
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Sporting goods giant Nike announced a new CEO on Tuesday to take over from…
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US wins ownership of seized North Korean vessel
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States was awarded ownership of a North Korean cargo ship that was seized…
7 years ago
World’s loudest bird sings heart out in pursuit of love
by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- In the mountainous northern Amazon, a tiny white-plumed suitor turns to face…
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California unveils early warning earthquake app
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- California on Thursday launched the country's first earthquake warning system in the hope that…
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School out for 300,000 Chicago students as teachers strike
by Bob Chiarito CHICAGO, United States (AFP) -- More than 32,500 teachers and other staff walked off the job Thursday…
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Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw
by Shaun Tandon and Raziye Akkoc ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five…
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More US sanctions on Turkey if no ceasefire: Mnuchin
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States is prepared to ratchet up economic pressure on Turkey if it does…
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US boxer Day dies from brain injuries: promoter
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- American boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday after suffering a serious brain injury during his…
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Trump: US troops leaving Syria will ‘remain in region’ to prevent IS revival
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday that US troops withdrawing from Syria would remain in the…
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Acting US homeland security chief McAleenan resigns: Trump
by Anita Chang Beattie Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump announced late Friday…
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Artificial meat is now made in space, coming to a supermarket near you
by Juliette MICHEL Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Creating meat from cells is no longer…
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Number of people killed by vaping in US hits 26
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Twenty-six people have died from illnesses associated with e-cigarette use since March, US health authorities…
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