Dueling plans to end US shutdown fail in Senate, talks resume
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse The US Senate on Thursday blocked dueling plans to reopen shuttered federal agencies, a…
6 years ago
International
At El Chapo trial, ex-hitman tells of kingpin’s gruesome tactics
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A former hitman for Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on Thursday offered…
6 years ago
Philippines breaks tourism record in 2018
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines welcomed a record 7.1 million tourists to its beaches and dive spots in 2018,…
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Ghosn resigns as Renault boss, French group enters new era
by Daniel ARONSSOHN / Corentin DAUTREPPE Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Arrested car boss Carlos Ghosn has resigned as…
6 years ago
UN chief warns ‘we are losing the race’ on climate change
DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that the world is "losing the race" on climate…
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South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) -- Temperatures in southern Australia topped 49 degrees on Thursday, shattering previous records as sizzling citizens received…
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Trump says to give State of the Union address ‘when the shutdown is over’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump announced late Wednesday he would give the State of the Union…
6 years ago
13 dead in two days of Venezuela unrest: rights group
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Thirteen people have died during two days of unrest in Venezuela amid protests against leftist leader Nicolas…
6 years ago
Four arrested in plot to target Muslims in NY state
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Four young men were arrested in New York state for allegedly planning a "potentially…
6 years ago
Kim ‘satisfaction’ over Trump letter as talks approach
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea's Kim Jong Un has expressed "great satisfaction" after receiving a letter from US…
6 years ago
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