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After mob siege, Capitol police take heat for security response
AFP, Published on 08/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - How a ragtag mob egged on by Donald Trump managed to overpower security and invade the US Congress triggered anger and disbelief in Washington on Thursday.
Cuban embassy in Washington struck by gunfire, suspect arrested
AFP, Published on 01/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: A man armed with a high-powered assault rifle fired multiple rounds at the Cuban embassy in Washington early Thursday, authorities said, damaging the building but without causing any injuries.
'Abandoned' Italian hospital fears virus' march south
AFP, Published on 08/04/2020
» ROME: At the Locri hospital in southern Italy, patients are often sent elsewhere for lack of doctors, the lifts are endlessly in disrepair and the CT scan works one day, but not the next.
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
AFP, Published on 09/02/2020
» LONDON: Away from the toxic atmosphere at climate summit talks, in boardrooms, banks and trading houses, a transformation in green finance is under way.
UK envoy said Trump ditched Iran deal to spite Obama: report
AFP, Published on 14/07/2019
» LONDON - Britain's ambassador to Washington believed US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iranian nuclear deal because it was associated with his predecessor Barack Obama, leaked documents showed Saturday.
US national among extremists killed in Dhaka: police
AFP, Published on 27/07/2016
» DHAKA - A US national of Bangladesh origin was among nine suspected Islamist extremists killed in a massive gunfight in Dhaka, police said Wednesday.
Tokyo governor submits resignation over spending scandal: NHK
AFP, Published on 15/06/2016
» TOKYO - Tokyo's governor submitted his resignation on Wednesday after being criticised over lavish personal spending and faced with a no-confidence vote in the local assembly, reports said.
Tokyo governor under fire for spending on luxury hotels, pyjamas
AFP, Published on 01/06/2016
» TOKYO - Tokyo's embattled governor apologised Wednesday in the face of rising public anger over alleged inappropriate spending on everything from luxury hotel suites to children's pyjamas.
From Cuba, history-laden trip takes Obama to Argentina
AFP, Published on 23/03/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - After bidding to turn the page on the Cold War in Cuba, Barack Obama headed to Argentina where campaigners hope he will acknowledge US backing for its former dictatorship.
Drone found on Japan PM office roof
AFP, Published on 22/04/2015
» TOKYO - A small drone was found on the roof of the Japanese prime minister's office on Wednesday, apparently having been flown there, local media said.