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Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» HOUSTON - After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.
Scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific': UN rights chief
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» GENEVA - The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is "horrific", the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding "nightmare".
Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» HONG KONG — Oil prices plunged on Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» ANNABA (ALGERIA) - On Algeria's sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country's first visit by a Catholic pontiff.
Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Pakistan made a last-minute proposal Tuesday to avert catastrophic US attacks on Iran, hours ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump who warned a "whole civilization will die tonight".
Nasa releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» HOUSTON - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) on Tuesday released a historic photograph of Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after an iconic "Earthrise" image was captured by an Apollo 8 astronaut.
Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» WASHINGTON — Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (Nasa) control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon.
AI-generated artists break through in country music
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» NEW YORK - AI-generated singers routinely rank among the top-streamed country music artists in the United States - a trend that for now is limited to a genre that industry observers fear is becoming too formulaic.