Iraq forces fight way into Mosul
by Sarah Benhaida with Ammar Karim in Baghdad BARTALLA, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi forces fought their way into jihadist-held Mosul…
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Syria’s Assad congratulates Lebanon’s new president
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Syria's President Bashar al-Assad Monday congratulated his new Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun on his election, hoping…
8 years ago
Egypt floods kill 26 people and injure dozens more
(Reuters) -- Twenty-six people were killed and dozens more injured after two days of heavy flooding hit several Egyptian…
8 years ago
The ‘female Rasputin’ at centre of S. Korean political scandal
by Jung Ha-Won SEOUL, South Korea | AFP | -- South Korean President Park Geun-Hye is facing calls to…
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Raids, protests pressure S. Korea’s scandal-hit president
by Park Chan-Kyong SEOUL, South Korea | AFP | -- Pressure mounted Saturday on beleaguered South Korean President Park…
8 years ago
Youtube star gets a Guinness, unveils long version of hit song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen
(Reuters) -- Japanese Youtube star and singer of the recent hit Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), Pikotaro, performed and unveiled the track's…
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Russia denies role in bloody strike on Syria school
by Sammy Ketz BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Russia Thursday denied any involvement in deadly air strikes on a Syrian school…
8 years ago
Pakistan police clash with opposition activists after protest ban
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) - by Masroor GILANI A Pakistan opposition party planning a major anti-government protest was raided by police…
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US general says 800-900 IS fighters killed in Mosul offensive
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- A US general told AFP on Thursday that between 800 and 900 Islamic State group fighters…
8 years ago
Japan’s Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100
(Reuters)- The 100-year-old uncle of Japanese Emperor Akihito, Prince Mikasa, died on Thursday, leaving only four heirs to the…
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