NBA: Sixers nixed Cavaliers’ bid for McConnell: report
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin made an offer for Philadelphia's T.J. McConnell in answer…
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Smoking costs $1.4 trillion in health care, labor loss: study
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Smoking cost the world economy more than $1.4 trillion…
8 years ago
After hit streak, dance duo Chainsmokers plan album
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Dance music sensations The Chainsmokers, who have created a streak of hit songs released…
8 years ago
Nearly 2,000 set Guinness floating record in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Nearly 2,000 people joined hands in a salty lake in Argentina on Monday, setting a…
8 years ago
King Abdullah of Jordan the first Arab leader in Washington for talks with Trump administration
VIRGINIA, United States (Reuters) -- Jordan's King Abdullah opened talks at the Pentagon on Monday (January 30), the first Arab…
8 years ago
Quebec mosque shooter charged with six murders: police
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canadian police on Monday charged a political science student who has professed admiration for Donald Trump…
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Obama rejects faith-based discrimination amid travel ban uproar
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Former US president Barack Obama expressed his objections Monday to any faith-based discrimination, in an…
8 years ago
Bangladesh pushes on with Rohingya island plan
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) - Bangladesh will push ahead with a controversial plan to relocate tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees…
8 years ago
African Union mulls Morocco membership, Trump fallout
by Fran BLANDY Agence France-Presse ADDIS ADABA, Ethiopia (AFP) - African Union leaders grappled with Morocco's divisive bid to rejoin the…
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With 40 kg “stage” on her back, Miss Myanmar wins “national costume” award
(Eagle News) – Wearing a 40 kilogram costume, including a mini-stage as a backdrop for a traditional puppet dance,…
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