Syrian and Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city – monitor
(Reuters) Nearly 50 air strikes hit rebel-held areas in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday in…
8 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte tells mining companies to ‘shape up’
Reuters) Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte warned mining companies to "shape up", as he signaled he would prefer ownership of mining…
8 years ago
NBA: Curry wants to go to Rio but still not sure he will
by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry wants to play for the United…
8 years ago
US journalist David Gilkey, translator killed in Afghanistan: NPR
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- American journalist David Gilkey and his Afghan translator were killed Sunday while traveling with an…
8 years ago
Maritime tensions loom large as the United States and China hold talks
Beijing, China (AFP)----Mounting tensions over South China Sea territorial rows could overshadow United States-China talks in Beijing Monday, after…
8 years ago
Iran: Saudi the real ‘terrorism sponsor’
Iranian flags. (File photo) Tehran, Iran (AFP)---Tehran on Sunday dismissed its renewed blacklisting by Washington as a state sponsor…
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Floodwaters start receding in Paris, France
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Floods in St. Denis, near Paris, France
These photos taken by Brother Marvin Adriano show part of the river Seine which have became swollen and have…
8 years ago
Floods at the Alma Bridge in Paris
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Floodwaters reach Pont Neuf
This photo taken by Alma Alejo shows the flood waters that have reached even the tree-lined portions of a part…
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