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Iraq forces advance in Mosul, search for militants and bombs

by Tony Gamal-Gabriel Agence France-Presse MOUSL, Iraq - Iraqi forces said Monday that they have taken more territory from jihadists…

Powerful Saudi prince to meet Trump

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia's powerful Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left for the United States on Monday…

Violence against Syria’s children ‘at its worst’ in 2016: UN

  BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Violence against children in war-ravaged Syria was "at its worst" in 2016, the United Nations children's…

Expanding Turkey President Erdogan’s powers will cripple democracy: opposition leader

by Raziye Akkoc and Luana Sarmini-Buonaccorsi Agence France Presse ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey will vote against expanding President Recep…

Landslide at Ethiopia garbage dump kills at least 46

by Chris STEIN Agence France Presse ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) -- At least 46 people died and dozens more were…

South Korea’s Moon vows ‘new history’ after impeachment

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The front-runner to succeed South Korea's impeached president Park Geun-Hye on Sunday called for unity…

Top Republican challenges Trump to prove wiretapping claim

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A senior Republican lawmaker on Sunday challenged President Donald Trump to prove his claim that…

Bus in Haiti flees accident, kills 34: officials

by Amelie BARON Agence France Presse GONAIVES, Haiti (AFP) --A bus speeding away from a hit-and-run accident plowed into dozens…

Dutch PM says he won’t apologize to Turkey

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Sunday ruled out apologizing for banning Turkish ministers from joining…

Erdogan warns Netherlands will ‘pay price’ after minister’s expulsion

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) --Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday threatened that the Netherlands would "pay a price" after expelling…

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