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Violence-ridden Haiti in limbo as transitional council wraps up
AFP, Published on 07/02/2026
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Nearly two years after it was created to restore order in impoverished, violence-ravaged Haiti, the transitional council is ending its work -- with no end to the crisis in sight.
South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» SEOUL — A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church on Wednesday, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
AFP, Published on 21/01/2026
» KARIWA — The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda was on edge as it headed for elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
Hungarian protesters demand Orban quits over abuse cases
AFP, Published on 14/12/2025
» BUDAPEST - A demonstration in the Hungarian capital Budapest Saturday drew tens of thousands of protesters demanding that Prime Minister Viktor Orban resign due to perceived inaction over allegations of child abuse in state-run institutions.
MAGA civil war: How a white nationalist blew up the American right
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - It began as a simple stunt -- a long, provocative chat between two lightning rods of the American right. The goal: spark debate, go viral and maybe boost their brands.
Ukraine ministers resign over major corruption scandals
AFP, Published on 13/11/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday over their alleged involvement in a sweeping corruption scandal in the country's energy sector.
New Yorkers expected to pick leftist Mamdani in stunning election
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» NEW YORK — New Yorkers are projected to elect leftist Zohran Mamdani as mayor Tuesday, opening a new front in opposition to Donald Trump and raising the specter the president will retaliate against the city where he made his name.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79: report
AFP, Published on 12/10/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.
Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» LIMA - Lawmakers in Peru removed president Dina Boluarte from office just after midnight on Friday, ending a stint in office plagued by protests, corruption probes and rampant crime.