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US announces partial Taliban truce, Trump says peace deal 'close'
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» BRUSSELS - The United States said Thursday it has secured a seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan that it hopes will allow it to strike a deal with the Taliban, as President Donald Trump said a peace accord was "very close."
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» WASHINGTON - US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered a highly unusual public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president's tweets were making his job at the Justice Department "impossible."
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20°C
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» SAO PAULO: Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
Court rules Apple must pay workers during bag checks
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» LOS ANGELES: The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Apple must pay employees for time spent waiting for their bags and personal electronic devices to be searched when they leave work.
World standing by as children harmed by conflict: charity
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» LONDON - Governments were on Thursday urged to do more to protect children from the effects of war and serious violence, after a new report suggested record numbers were living in a conflict zone.
Contrite Astros apologize for MLB sign-stealing scandal
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» MIAMI - Houston Astros stars Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve apologized Thursday for their roles in a high-tech Major League Baseball sign-stealing scandal that has tainted their 2017 World Series title.
Ronaldo penalty snatches Juventus first-leg draw at Milan
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» MILAN - Cristiano Ronaldo's injury-time penalty grabbed Juventus a 1-1 draw at AC Milan in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg on Thursday as his incredible scoring run continued.
French Oscars academy board resigns after Polanksi row
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» PARIS: The entire board of the Cesar Academy, which awards France's equivalent of the Oscars, resigned Thursday just two weeks ahead of its gala ceremony after more than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities demanded "profound reform".
Liverpool look to extend lead as top-four battle recommences
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» LONDON: Liverpool are expected to take another step towards clinching a long-awaited Premier League title at bottom-of-the-table Norwich, while behind the runaway leaders the battle for Champions League places takes centre stage this weekend.
Love boat: Valentine's Day on a quarantine cruise
AFP, Published on 14/02/2020
» TOKYO: "Cupid's avocado" for dinner, heart-shaped messages for the crew, but also painful separation: for those trapped on board the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship, Friday is no ordinary Valentine's Day.