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Ex-VP Pence files papers to enter 2024 White House race

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 (AFP) - Republican former vice president Mike Pence has launched his hotly-anticipated challenge to his one-time…

Four dead in plane crash that sparked Washington alert

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 (AFP) - US officials said Monday there were no survivors from the Virginia crash of a…

‘The more, the merrier’: Trump boosted by bloated 2024 race

By Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 (AFP) - With three denizens of the Republican establishment launching presidential…

Biden trips, tumbles on Air Force stage

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden took a face-first tumble on Thursday after tripping over an obstacle…

‘Unfortunate’ that Chinese counterpart declined talks: Austin

By W.G. Dunlop, Sara HUSSEIN Agence France-Presse TOKYO, June 1, 2023 (AFP) -- Beijing's decision to decline a meeting between…

In race against time for US debt crisis, ball is in lawmakers’ court

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2023 (AFP) -- The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic…

Thousands flee wildfire in eastern Canada

OTTAWA, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - More than 16,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in Canada's eastern province…

Thailand charges Canadian over Indian gangster murder in Phuket

BANGKOK, May 29, 2023 (AFP) - Thai police said on Monday they have charged a Canadian man they described as…

Republicans, Biden reach debt ceiling deal, Congress to vote Wednesday

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2023 (AFP) - Top Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden announced a deal Saturday to…

Mexico president urges US Latinos to shun DeSantis over border vow

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's president urged US Latino voters Thursday not to support Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who…

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