Ukraine warns front ‘worsened’ as Russia claims fresh gains
By Emmanuel PEUCHOT VOZDVYZHENKA, Ukraine, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the…
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Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower
JAKARTA, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more…
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Nestle denies ‘double standard’ on baby food in poorer countries
ZURICH (AFP) - Nestle denied Thursday that it was applying any "double standard" after an NGO accused the Swiss food…
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Five dead in China after tornado rips through Guangzhou
BEIJING, April 27, 2024 (AFP) - At least five people were killed and 33 injured after a tornado struck the…
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Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islands
TOKYO, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Beijing has lodged a protest with Tokyo after a group of Japanese lawmakers visited…
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Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert
DHAKA, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh Sunday despite a lingering…
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Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
MANILA, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities…
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk in China for talks
By Peter CATTERALL BEIJING, April 28, 2024 (AFP) - Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in China for…
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Poland trumpets its Van Gogh, once peddled for a beer
By Anna Maria Jakubek WARSAW (AFP) - Poland opened an art show Friday to celebrate its only Van Gogh painting,…
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Hamas releases video of two hostages calling for Gaza deal
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, April 27, 2024 (AFP) - Hamas's armed wing released video Saturday of two men held hostage…
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