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Trump: New deal is 'most important trade pact ever'
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the 11th-hour trade deal struck between the United States, Mexico and Canada to replace the quarter-century old NAFTA accord, calling it the biggest in US history.
Melania Trump carves solo path in Africa visit
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - Melania Trump leaves Washington -- and her husband's shadow -- Monday for a four-country tour of Africa that will give the glamorous and at times enigmatic first lady a chance to carve her own diplomatic path.
Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour dies aged 94
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» PARIS - The legendary French singer Charles Aznavour -- who said last week he would be happy to breathe his last on stage -- has died aged 94, his spokeswoman told AFP Monday.
World court sinks Bolivia bid for sea access via Chile
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice on Monday rejected a bid by landlocked Bolivia to force Chile to the negotiating table for access to the Pacific Ocean in a row dating back to the 19th century.
Struggling GE removes CEO, warns on 2018 earnings
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» NEW YORK - Embattled US engineering giant General Electric on Monday removed its CEO and warned it would fall short of its 2018 earnings guidance as the conglomerate's cash flow struggles continue.
'Candle in the Wind' Diana lyrics head for auction
Published on 01/10/2018
» LOS ANGELES: The lyrics of some of Sir Elton John's biggest hits -- "Rocket Man," "I'm Still Standing," and the Princess Diana funeral version of "Candle in the Wind" -- are going up for auction as the British musician's longtime collaborator clears out his archives.
Macedonia PM defies low turnout to push name change
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» SKOPJE - Macedonia's prime minister vowed to push ahead with changing the country's name after voters approved it in a referendum, but the outcome looked uncertain Monday as opponents said low turnout made the result void.
Charles Aznavour, France's eternal crooner poet
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» PARIS - They told him he was too ugly, too short and that he couldn't sing. But Charles Aznavour, who has died aged 94, became one of the greatest singer-songwriters of the 20th century.
Struggling GE removes CEO, warns on 2018 earnings
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - Embattled US engineering giant General Electric on Monday removed its CEO and warned it would fall short of its 2018 earnings guidance as the conglomerate's cash flow struggles continue.
Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour dies aged 94
AFP, Published on 01/10/2018
» PARIS: The legendary French singer Charles Aznavour -- who said last week that he dreamed of breathing his last on stage -- has died aged 94, his spokeswoman told AFP Monday.