17 people an hour die in road accidents in India
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's transport ministry admitted Thursday it has so far failed to improve road safety but…
8 years ago
International
‘I’m with her’ – Obama backs Clinton for president
by Andrew BEATTY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Barack Obama endorsed one-time rival Hillary Clinton to succeed him Thursday,…
8 years ago
PNG leader O’Neill tackles corruption, unrest
by Martin PARRY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, whose police opened fire on demonstrating…
8 years ago
Mexico backs India’s nuclear suppliers group bid
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto backed India's bid to join a nuclear trade group as…
8 years ago
Bullets hit bystanders as Australia police shoot knifeman
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Three elderly bystanders were wounded Thursday when Australian police opened fire on a man wielding a…
8 years ago
Fast-moving Arizona wildfire forces evacuations
ARIZONA, United States (Reuters) -- A raging fire broke out on Wednesday (June 8) near Yarnell, Arizona, forcing the evacuation…
8 years ago
Obama hopeful Sanders will wind up campaign within a ‘couple of weeks’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Barack Obama expressed hope Wednesday that Bernie Sanders in "the next couple of weeks" will…
8 years ago
Prince Philip, the ‘strength’ behind Britain’s throne
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's Prince Philip, who turns 95 on Friday, has been Queen Elizabeth II's constant companion…
8 years ago
Four killed in shooting at Tel Aviv nightspot
by Jack Guez TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) -- Two Palestinians opened fire at a popular Tel Aviv nightspot near Israel's…
8 years ago
Japan protests as Chinese navy sails near disputed isles
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Chinese naval ship sailed into waters surrounding disputed East China Sea islands for the first…
8 years ago
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