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89 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attack on camp: govt

NIER, Nigeria (AFP) -- A jihadist attack on a military camp in western Niger three days ago left 89 soldiers…

Trump warns Iran not to kill protesters, says door still open to talks

  by Jim MANNION Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump warned Iran Sunday against…

French transport strike drags on despite govt compromise on pensions

by Marie-Pierre FEREY PARIS, France (AFP) -- A crippling French transport strike dragged into its 39th day on Sunday despite…

Iran agrees de-escalation ‘only solution’ to solve crisis with US

by David Vujanovic TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran signaled Sunday it favors a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions…

In the words of a general: how Iran downed airliner (excerpts of 12-minute explanation of Iran military)

  TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- The aerospace commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday accepted full responsibility for the shooting…

EU aviation agency warns against flying over Iran ‘until futher notice’

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- The EU's air safety agency on Saturday advised airlines to avoid flying over Iran, after Tehran…

Taiwan’s Tsai wins landslide in stinging result for China

  by Amber WANG / Jerome TAYLOR Agence France Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen declared a…

Ukraine demands punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran

  KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) -- President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded Saturday that Iran punish those responsible for the downing of a…

Harry and Meghan: Sussex shock leaves royals reeling

by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's unilateral decision to walk away from front-line royal…

Taiwan votes in crucial election as China’s shadow looms

by Amber WANG / Jerome TAYLOR Agence France Presse Taiwanese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a closely…

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