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Canada launches extradition of top Chinese executive to US
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» OTTAWA - Canada on Friday launched the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States -- the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbors and China.
For the love of reading
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/03/2019
» A visit to an old library offers much more than just books
At least 23 Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attack on US-Afghan base
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» KANDAHAR (AFGHANISTAN) - At least 23 Afghan security forces were killed in a Taliban attack on a joint US-Afghan base in southwestern Afghanistan, officials said Friday, as fighting continues amid a pause in peace talks between the insurgents and American negotiators.
Pakistan returns Indian pilot in 'peace gesture'
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» WAGAH (INDIA) - A pilot shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani aircraft returned to India on Friday, after being freed in what Islamabad called a "peace gesture" following the biggest standoff between the two countries in years.
Syria force launches assault on last IS pocket: spokesman
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» OMAR OIL FIELD (SYRIA) - Kurdish-led forces launched a final assault Friday on the last pocket held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, their spokesman said.
Measles cases soar worldwide, UN warns of 'complacency'
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» PARIS: Just 10 countries were responsible for three-quarters of a global surge in measles cases last year, the UN children's agency said on Friday, including one of the world's richest nations, France.
Chlorine used in attack on Syria's Douma: watchdog
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» THE HAGUE - Chlorine was used in a deadly attack on the Syrian town of Douma in 2018, the world's chemical weapons watchdog said Friday in a long-awaited final report on the incident.
Bombshell film reignites Michael Jackson abuse firestorm
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» NEW YORK - An unflinching new documentary on pedophilia accusations against Michael Jackson has shattered the glittering veneer around the late King of Pop, presenting in lurid detail the stories of two men who say he sexually abused them for years as minors.
Countdown as SpaceX, NASA prepare to test new astronaut capsule
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» CAPE CANAVERAL - Eight years after the last manned US space flight, NASA and SpaceX are preparing to test a new space capsule for astronauts on Saturday -- although for now the only occupant will be a dummy named Ripley.
Ceremony preparations almost ready
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/03/2019
» Preparations for His Majesty the King's coronation are almost complete, while the government is awaiting the officially approved royal emblem to be used as the official logo, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says.