General James Mattis: a ‘Mad Dog’ with a big library
by Brian KNOWLTON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Retired general James "Mad Dog" Mattis -- who for years oversaw US…
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International
Trump ‘thank you’ tour begins with low-key crowd
by Ivan Couronne CINCINNATI, United States (AFP) -- For the first event on his post-election "thank you" tour, US President-elect…
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In Trump’s victory lap, a warning to US firms: stay or pay
by Timothy A. Clary, with Michael Mathes in Washington INDIANAPOLIS, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump launched into a post-election…
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Terrorism, protests, love life scandal: Hollande’s presidency
by Béatrice LE BOHEC PARIS, France (AFP) -- Francois Hollande's presidency has been overshadowed by an unprecedented wave of jihadist…
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UN chief Ban apologizes to Haitian people over cholera epidemic
by André VIOLLAZ UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday apologized for the first…
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France’s Hollande says will not seek re-election
by Adam PLOWRIGHT Guy JACKSON PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Francois Hollande dramatically announced Thursday he would not seek…
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Vajiralongkorn becomes Thailand’s new king
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - by Aidan JONES Boonradom Chitradon Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn became the king of Thailand late Thursday,…
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UN rights team says ‘ethnic cleansing’ under way in S.Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) - UN human rights experts on Thursday said "ethnic cleansing" was under way in South Sudan…
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Gambia’s internet cut as ‘billion-year’ leader faces challenge
BANJUL. Gambia (AFP) - by Jennifer O'MAHONY Gambian President Yahya Jammeh faced the strongest electoral challenge of his 22-year rule…
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Thailand’s crown prince becomes country’s new king
(Reuters) Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 64, became Thailand's new king on Thursday after he accepted an invitation from parliament…
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