Sudanese army and civilians seal interim power-sharing deal
Reuters, Khartoum :Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional...
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Scientists find Arctic Ocean sea ice loaded with microplastics
AFP, Paris :At first glance, it looks like hard candy laced with flecks of fake fruit, or a third grader’s art project confected from recycled...
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Russia says no plans to install new missiles unless US deploys themReuters, MoscowRussia will not deploy new missiles as long as the United States shows...
Dueling rallies in Portland end with no major violence
AFP, Portland :A far-right rally and leftist counter-demonstration in the city of Portland, Oregon wrapped up Saturday amid a heavy police presence with no major...
Man charged after New York scare over rice cookers
AFP, New York :A young homeless man has been charged with placing false bombs, police said Saturday, after three empty rice cookers caused major commuter...
Ukraine peace the prize as Macron hosts Putin
AFP, Paris :French President Emmanuel Macron will attempt to convince Russia to accept Ukraine’s overtures of dialogue when he meets Vladimir Putin for talks on...
Iranian tanker to leave Gibraltar soon despite US pressure
AP, Gibraltar :The shipping agent for an Iranian supertanker caught in a diplomatic standoff says the vessel is ready to depart Gibraltar on Sunday or...
British MPs press Johnson to recall parliament over Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under pressure Sunday to immediately recall lawmakers from their summer holiday so parliament can debate Brexit.More than 100 MPs...
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Johnson to meet Macron, Merkel next weekReuters, LondonBritish leader Boris Johnson will travel to meet his French and German counterparts on Tuesday and Wednesday next...
Discussions on Afghan peace deal go ‘very well’, says Trump’s spokesman
The White House says President Donald Trump’s talks with his national security advisers to discuss Afghan peace talks went “very well” and that negotiations with...
Hundreds defy restrictions, join protests in Kashmir
AP, New Delhi :Hundreds of people protested an unprecedented security crackdown and clashed with police Friday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as India’s government said it was...
US govt to go ahead with $8b sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, angering China
Agencies, Washington :The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a US$8 billion sale of 66 F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan, according to two influential senators,...