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Mario Vargas Llosa says Argentina back from the brink under President Macri

Controversial Peruvian Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa told media in Buenos Aires on Thursday (May 5) that Argentina was on…

Beijing ‘tightens screws’ on Taiwan’s new president

by Amber WANG TAIPEI , Taiwan (AFP) -- When Tsai Ing-wen becomes Taiwan's president later this month, she will end…

One dead, one wounded in Maryland high school shooting -police

BELTSVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) -- One adult was fatally shot and a second person was wounded on Thursday (May 5), in…

US man found guilty in ‘Grim Sleeper’ killings

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- A jury in Los Angeles convicted an ex-garbage collector and police garage attendant on…

Canada says forest fire evacuees face long wait before returning home

MONTREAL, Cnada (AFP) -- Tens of thousands of people evacuated from the Canadian city of Ft. McMurray because of raging…

US House Speaker deals major blow to Trump unity efforts

by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) -- US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, the nation's top Republican,…

Fort McMurray evacuees eager to return home gather on edge of fire zone

by Michel COMTE WANDERING RIVER , Canada (AFP) -- A handful of abandoned cars wrapped in yellow police ribbons still…

N. Korea to launch top party gathering amid nuke test fears

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AFP) -- North Korea will Friday launch its highest-level ruling party meeting in almost 40 years,…

Air strikes on Syria displaced camp kill 28 as Aleppo truce holds

by Karam al-Masri ALEPPO , Syria (AFP) -- Air strikes killed at least 28 civilians Thursday in a camp for…

Planning officials hear outline for higher White House fence

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States  (Reuters) -- A proposal for a higher, stronger White House fence was presented to Washington planning…

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