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US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking ‘critical’ infrastructure

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 (AFP) - State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western…

Mexico keeps close watch on ash-spewing volcano

SANTIAGO XALITZINTLA, Mexico, May 24, 2023 (AFP) - A volcano southeast of the Mexican capital spewed more gas and ash…

DeSantis set to enter 2024 race, teeing up bitter face-off with Trump

By Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, May 24, 2023 (AFP) -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to launch his…

Chinese diaspora bears brunt of Canada-Beijing tensions

By Mathiew LEISER, Marion THIBAUT Agence France-Presse TORONTO, Canada, May 24, 2023 (AFP) - The Chinese diaspora has been caught…

New York’s landmark ‘Flatiron’ sold — hopefully for real this time

NEW YORK (AFP) - New York's iconic Flatiron Building was auctioned off Tuesday for $161 million to a group of…

Mexico keeps close watch on ash-spewing volcano

SANTIAGO XALITZINTLA, Mexico, May 24, 2023 (AFP) -- A volcano southeast of the Mexican capital spewed more gas and ash…

Canada wildfire fight turns corner after rain

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- A weeks-long battle against wildfires in western Canada finally reached a "turning point" on Monday with…

What happens if the US fails to raise its debt ceiling?

  By Beiyi SEOW, Daniel AVIS Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden and Republicans in Congress…

US states reach agreement to save dwindling Colorado River

  By Huw GRIFFITH Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Western US states said Monday they have reached…

Three years after George Floyd: hopes dashed, progress mixed

  By Inès BEL AIBA Agence France-Presse MINNEAPOLIS, May 22, 2023 (AFP) - It's been nearly three years since a…

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