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Ukraine sends US new plan to end the war as Trump blasts Europe
AFP, Published on 11/12/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials told AFP Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump laid into European leaders in the latest sign of a growing transatlantic rift.
China ready to be 'partner and friend' of US: Xi
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - China is "ready to be a partner and friend of the United States," President Xi Jinping told US business leaders on Wednesday, as concerns mount over the country's slowing economy.
Dressel grabs 15th world gold as Santos sets age record
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BUDAPEST: American Caeleb Dressel grabbed his 15th world championship gold medal and his second in two days as he won the 50m butterfly final in Budapest on Sunday.
Armstrong sets 50m backstroke world record
AFP, Published on 29/04/2022
» WASHINGTON: Hunter Armstrong set a 50m backstroke world record of 23.71sec to qualify for the 2022 swimming World Championships at the US trials in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday.
US panel recommends emergency approval of Moderna Covid vaccine
AFP, Published on 18/12/2020
» WASHINGTON - A US panel of experts on Thursday voted to recommend emergency approval of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for six million doses to start shipping as soon as this weekend.
Critics see gap in BlackRock's climate rhetoric and record
AFP, Published on 11/10/2020
» NEW YORK - BlackRock, the world's biggest money manager, made headlines early this year when it pledged to prioritize climate change in its investments and pare down its coal holdings.
Going viral: Demand for disease-themed movies and games explodes
AFP, Published on 20/02/2020
» HONG KONG - As the world confronts the spread of a deadly new virus, interest in disease-themed movies, games and TV series has exploded, with worried viewers turning to documentaries and disaster flicks for answers and ways to cope.
A look at global investment juggernaut BlackRock
AFP, Published on 03/01/2020
» NEW YORK - BlackRock, sometimes called the most powerful company you have never heard of, has grown exponentially since its founding in 1988, especially since the 2008 financial crisis.
Dressel, Seto clock world records in swim league final
AFP, Published on 21/12/2019
» LAS VEGAS: Daiya Seto and Caeleb Dressel clocked short course world records Friday as the International Swimming League brought its high-octane brand to Las Vegas for the season one series finale.
Generation healthy: alcoholic seltzer craze sweeps US
AFP, Published on 15/09/2019
» NEW YORK - Health-conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine.