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9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence: police
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» TORONTO (CANADA) - A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people on Tuesday, including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
Eyeing bottom line, US media giants bow to Trump
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» NEW YORK - The suspension by Disney-owned ABC of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is the latest surrender by a US media giant to pressure from the Trump administration, putting the bottom line over free speech.
Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.
Stella Rimington, first woman to lead UK's MI5 dies at 90
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» LONDON — Stella Rimington, the first woman to head the United Kingdom's (UK) domestic secret service MI5, has died at the age of 90, the spy agency announced on Monday.
Nine killed as driver ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd
AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» VANCOUVER - A driver killed at least nine people when he ploughed a vehicle through a crowd at a Filipino cultural celebration in Vancouver, police in the Canadian city said Sunday.
Oscars producers unveil a 'Wicked' gala showstopper
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - After last year's Oscars gala wowed viewers with a glitzy, star-studded "I'm Just Ken" karaoke, the producers of Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony knew exactly where to turn for this year's showstopping musical moment.
New Orleans ‘numb’ after truck attack that killed 15
AFP, Published on 02/01/2025
» NEW ORLEANS - The celebratory atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, long an American byword for indulgence and revelry, was dimmed Wednesday as residents and visitors alike reeled from a deadly truck attack on New Year’s crowds.
Biden says case of woman forced to leave Texas for abortion 'outrageous'
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden said it was "outrageous" that a woman was forced to leave Texas to seek an emergency abortion, after the state's courts said she could not terminate her risky pregnancy.
Texas woman forced to leave state for emergency abortion
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - A Texas woman has been forced to leave the state for an emergency abortion after being prevented from terminating her potentially life-threatening pregnancy, a court filing by her lawyers said on Monday.
Taylor Swift conquers N.America box office with concert film
AFP, Published on 16/10/2023
» LOS ANGELES - After her sold-out stadium tour, pop superstar Taylor Swift filled movie theaters with screaming fans as her concert film took in an estimated $96 million in its opening weekend in North America, smashing records in the category.