Trump accuses Facebook, Twitter, Google of Democrat bias

5 years ago

WASHINGTON– President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged the Federal Reserve, the US central bank, to not make "another mistake" by raising interest rates.  "I hope the people over...

S. Korea foundation scraps award for Suu Kyi

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SEOUL–One of South Korean largest human rights groups will strip Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi of its 2004 prize because of her "indifference" to the atrocities against...

Afghanistan sends team to join Taliban peace talks in UAE

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KABUL–An Afghan peace negotiations team has arrived in Abu Dhabi, an official said Tuesday, a day after talks attended by US and Taliban representatives were held in the city aimed...

Saudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as 'interference'

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RIYADH– Saudi Arabia on Sunday rejected as "interference" a US Senate resolution to end American military support for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen, and another holding its crown prince responsible...

Japan police investigate cause of blast that hurt 42

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TOKYO– Japanese police were investigating Monday the cause of a powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in the country's north overnight, injuring 42 people and damaging surrounding buildings.  The...

Maldives President Solih receives ceremonial welcome in New Delhi

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New Delhi – Newly-elected President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday morning. Marking a maiden visit to India, the new...

Key district cleared, 8 militants killed in Afghan province

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  MAIMANA, Afghanistan–At least eight Taliban militants, including two local insurgents' commanders, were killed and 10 others wounded following a clearance operation in Afghanistan's restive northern province of Fary...

warns on US sanctions

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SEOUL–Nuclear-armed North Korea condemned the United States over its latest sanctions measures, warning Washington's approach could "block the path to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula forever".  Aft ...

Cambodia seizes record 3-tonne haul of African ivory

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PHNOM PENH–Cambodia seized more than 3.2 tonnes of elephant tusks hidden in a storage container sent from Mozambique, a customs official said Sunday, marking the country's largest ivory bust.  ...

Pakistan summons Iran envoy over militant attack near border

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has lodged a protest with Iran over the killing of six paramilitary troops who were ambushed by militants while patrolling the border.  The Foreign Ministry says...

Zinke resigns as interior secretary amid numerous probes

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WASHINGTON – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will be leaving the administration at year's end, President Donald Trump...

Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister: official

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COLOMBO –Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated Sunday, his party said, ending a 51-day crisis that had paralysed the island nation and pushed it towards debt default.  ...

Six children among 10 dead in Russia house fires

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MOSCOW– Six children and four adults died in house fires in several Russian cities on Sunday, Russian media reported. Three toddlers died in a house fire in a village in...

Seven-year-old Guatemalan girl dies in US custody: report

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WASHINGTON– A seven-year-old Guatemalan girl died in American custody after being detained by US border police in the state of New Mexico, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.  ...

Despite Trump's appeals, executions declining in the US

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WASHINGTON– Despite President Donald Trump's appeals for increased use of the death penalty, its application has declined in the United States, with executions and sentences at historically low levels.  ...