China remains world’s biggest executioner: Amnesty
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China executed more people in 2016 than all other nations combined, Amnesty International said Tuesday, as…
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Circus arts help Syrian children make new life
by Luana Sarmini-Buonaccorsi Agence France Presse MARDIN, Syria (AFP) -- Laughter rings out and there is an atmosphere of excitement…
8 years ago
China nuclear envoy in talks on North Korea threat
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- China's top nuclear envoy arrived in Seoul Monday for talks on the North Korean threat,…
8 years ago
South Korea says U.S. Navy strike group move reflects seriousness of situation in the Korean peninsula
SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) -- South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-kyun said on Monday (April 10) the U.S. Navy's…
8 years ago
Indian anchor reads report of husband’s death on live TV
RAIPUR, India (AFP) -- An Indian television presenter has been praised for her calmness and bravery after reading out a…
8 years ago
Strike kills 15 near Syria’s IS-held Raqa: monitor
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- At least 15 civilians, including four children, were killed in a suspected US-led coalition airstrike…
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20 killed in Myanmar wedding boat crash
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least 20 people were killed when a boat carrying scores of wedding guests collided with…
8 years ago
Watch: Damascus residents denounce US strikes on Syria as “int’l terrorism” on sovereign state
https://youtu.be/i8YwEVDfkyE Damascus residents criticize an American air strike on a Syrian airbase that marked the first direct US assault…
8 years ago
Trump’s far-right backers rebel over ‘hoax’ Syria attack
by Paul Handley Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Far-right backers of US President Donald Trump rebelled…
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Syria army says six dead in US strike
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) - Six people were killed and serious damage caused by a US missile strike on a…
8 years ago
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