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AI cracks Roman-era board game
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» THE HAGUE - A smooth, white stone dating from the Roman era and unearthed in the Netherlands has long baffled researchers.
Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» DAMASCUS - Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and Kurdish fighters forced thousands of civilians to flee.
Venezuelans in Florida rejoice over Maduro's fall, fret over future
AFP, Published on 04/01/2026
» DORAL (UNITED STATES) - Venezuelans who loathed President Nicolas Maduro and for years dreamed of his ouster hugged, sang and cried with joy Saturday over his seizure in a stunning nighttime US military raid.
Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party announces dissolution
AFP, Published on 14/12/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party has decided to disband, the group announced Sunday, after its members formally voted to dissolve the organisation and enter liquidation.
Arsenal rocked by Aston Villa, Man City cut gap to two points
AFP, Published on 07/12/2025
» LONDON - Aston Villa ended Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close within two points of the leaders.
Trump strategy shifts from global role and vows 'resistance' in Europe
AFP, Published on 06/12/2025
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump laid out a radical realignment of US foreign policy Friday, shifting the superpower's focus from global to regional, criticizing Europe as facing "civilizational erasure" and putting a priority on eliminating mass migration.
Jailed journalists win top EU rights prize
AFP, Published on 22/10/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - The EU parliament has awarded its Sakharov human rights prize to jailed Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, calling them symbols of the “struggle for freedom”.
Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour finales
AFP, Published on 04/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United drew Everton 2-2 on Sunday to capture the Premier League Summer Series title.
In Cairo, a little indie cinema offers unique opportunity
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» CAIRO - In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations.
Trump says Iran deal would not allow 'any' uranium enrichment
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out allowing Iran to enrich uranium under any nuclear deal between the foes -- as Tehran defended what it said was its "peaceful" pursuit of fuel for power generation.