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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Desperate for respite, civilians brave Aleppo front line
JIBRIN, Syria (AFP) - by Maher Al-Mounes Fawwaz al-Ashaari stayed on in rebel-held east Aleppo through the loss of his…
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For Mosul displaced, the added pain of divided families
KHAZIR, Iraq (AFP) - by Rouba El Husseini Ihsan Ismail has spoken to his family just twice in a month. In…
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Fidel Castro’s ashes reunited with ‘Che’ Guevara
by Rigoberto DIAZ SANTA CLARA, Cuba (AFP) -- Fidel Castro's ashes were taken Thursday to a symbolic reunion with his…
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S. Korean ruling party urges Park to quit in April
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea's ruling party on Thursday urged scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye to step down in April…
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