US warns ‘aggressive’ Beijing in South China Sea
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- The United States will keep challenging Beijing's "assertive, aggressive behavior in the South China Sea", the…
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International
Syria rebels to leave Aleppo under evacuation deal
by Rim Haddad Agence France Presse ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) -- Civilians and rebel fighters were to start evacuating from Syria's…
8 years ago
History of Syrian rebel pullouts
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- The agreement reached on Tuesday for Syrian rebels to withdraw from their one-time bastion of east…
8 years ago
Turkey confirms ceasefire, evacuation deal reached in Aleppo
ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey confirmed Tuesday that a ceasefire deal was agreed following talks between the Syrian opposition and…
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IS claims deadly Cairo church bombing
by Maram MAZEN CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a bomb attack on…
8 years ago
Bill Gates urges Trump to inspire Americans like JFK did
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Bill Gates on Tuesday called on Donald Trump to inspire Americans to embrace innovation…
8 years ago
Trump’s pick of Tillerson evokes Cheney precedent
by Jean-Louis Doublet Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump's pick of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as…
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Aleppo’s famed Old City left ‘unrecognisable’ by war
by Rim Haddad Agence France Presse ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - Once renowned for its bustling souks, grand citadel and historic…
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Brazil Senate approves 20-year spending freeze
by Eugenia LOGIURATTO Agence France Presse BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) - Brazil's Senate on Tuesday approved a 20-year government spending freeze…
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Trump taps ExxonMobil chief Tillerson as secretary of state
by Becca MILFELD Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped ExxonMobil chief…
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