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UN Security Council votes down both US and Russia’s resolutions on Gaza war

UNITED NATIONS, United States, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action…

At least 22 dead in Maine shootings, gunman at large

WASHINGTON, Oct 26, 2023 (AFP) - At least 22 people were killed and "many, many more" were injured in shootings…

DEVELOPING STORY: At least 10 dead in Maine shootings, gunman at large: US media

WASHINGTON, Oct 26, 2023 (AFP) - At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in shootings in the city…

House elects Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker, ending weeks of GOP infighting

WASHINGTON, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - The US House of Representatives finally elected a new speaker on Wednesday, ending weeks…

‘Potentially catastrophic’ Hurricane Otis hits Mexico

ACAPULCO, Mexico, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - A major Category 5 hurricane made landfall near Mexico's Pacific beach resort of…

UN chief says Hamas attacks ‘did not occur in vacuum’, Israel demands Guterres resign

By Amelie Bottollier-Depois with Shaun Tandon in Washington UNITED NATIONS, United States, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio…

Off-duty US pilot who tried to shut down engines was on mushrooms: documents

LOS ANGELES (AFP) The off-duty US pilot who tried to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight over the…

US states accuse Meta of profiting ‘from children’s pain’

By Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - Dozens of US states on Tuesday accused Facebook and Instagram…

US auto workers union extends strike to big GM plant

NEW YORK, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - The US auto workers union announced Tuesday it has extended its strike to…

‘Super fog’ leaves seven dead in massive US highway pileup

WASHINGTON, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) - A large cloud of fog enveloping a highway led to at least 158 car…

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