Russia rejects concern over election ban on opposition leader
by Anna Smolchenko Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Tuesday rejected concerns that the decision to bar…
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International
US sanctions two N. Koreans over ballistic missile program
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States sanctioned two North Korean officials on Tuesday over the development of ballistic…
7 years ago
‘Forgive me,’ ex-Peru leader Fujimori says after pardon protests
by Carlos Mandujano and Francisco Jara Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru's ailing former leader Alberto Fujimori on…
7 years ago
Vote counting begins in Liberia presidential run-off
by Philippe Siuberski and Zoom Dosso Agence France-Presse MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) -- Vote counting has begun in Liberia following a peaceful run-off…
7 years ago
Extra charges dropped against journalists jailed for flying drone in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Foreign and local journalists jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament could be released…
7 years ago
Blocked from Europe, migrants settle in Morocco
by Sophie Pons Agence France-Presse RABAT, Morocco (AFP) - Unable to reach Europe in search of a better life, Aliou Ndiaye settled…
7 years ago
Syria rebels reject Sochi peace initiative
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - More than three dozen Syrian rebel groups, including influential Islamists, have rejected a Russian-led initiative for talks next…
7 years ago
Liberia, scarred by war and Ebola
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) - Liberia, which elects a new president in a run-off on Tuesday, is an English-speaking nation in West Africa…
7 years ago
Liberia’s Howard-Taylor: the Jewel in George Weah’s crown
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) - Liberian presidential candidate George Weah's running mate Jewel Howard-Taylor began life in politics as first lady to former…
7 years ago
Chinese activist jailed for 8 years
TIANJIN, China (AFP) -- A Chinese court sentenced an activist known by the online pseudonym "Super Vulgar Butcher" to eight…
7 years ago
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