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SpaceX postpones launch of its first internet network satellites

by Ivan Couronne WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- SpaceX postponed launch of 60 satellites into low-Earth orbit that was scheduled…

Macron warns about US-China trade tensions over Huawei

PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday about the danger of a "technological war or a trade…

I.M. Pei: five standout buildings

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The sharp lines and geometric, light-filled forms of Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei's designs have created some…

I.M. Pei, a pillar of modern architecture, dies at 102

by Maggy Donaldson, with Michael Langan in Washington NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- I.M. Pei, the preeminent US architect…

Iran rejects negotiation with the US as Gulf tensions soar

by Paul Handley with Kyoko Hasegawa in Tokyo WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Amid rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran…

China formally arrests Canadian ex-diplomat, businessman: report

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has formally arrested two Canadians who have been detained for months on national security grounds,…

Trump to visit S. Korea for talks on North’s nukes: White House

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump will visit South Korea in June to meet with his counterpart Moon…

Trump bars US companies from foreign telecoms posing security risk

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Wednesday barring US companies from…

Iran showing ‘maximum restraint,’ US escalation ‘unacceptable’: Zarif

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) --Iran is showing "maximum restraint" despite the US withdrawal from a nuclear deal, the country's foreign minister…

Facebook tightens live-streaming in crackdown on violence

by Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook announced Wednesday it is tightening access to livestreaming to prevent…

Guaido blasts Venezuela regime after security forces block congress

by Diego URDANETA CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Juan Guaido accused the Venezuelan government of trying to "gag" Congress after security…

Xi: ‘No clash’ of civilisations amid US trade war

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Wednesday there was "no clash" of civilizations and denounced racial supremacy…

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