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Trump announces 'doubling' of tariffs on steel, aluminum from Turkey
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Friday he had doubled steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey, adding to pressure on that nation's troubled economy amid a diplomatic row with Washington.
Four killed in shooting in Canada, including two police
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» OTTAWA - Two police officers were among four people killed Friday in a shooting in eastern Canada and a suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
NASA counts down to launch of first spacecraft to 'touch Sun'
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» TAMPA - NASA counted down Friday to the launch of a $1.5 billion spacecraft that aims to plunge into the Sun's sizzling atmosphere and become humanity's first mission to explore a star.
Paris Gay Games a respite for oppressed athletes
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» PARIS - The Gay Games which are under way in Paris are not just a chance to celebrate sport and diversity: they offer crucial respite to gay athletes forced to hide their sexuality in their home countries.
Turkey lira crashes to new lows as market alarm grows
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» ISTANBUL: Turkey's embattled lira on Friday hit new record lows against the US dollar and euro, losing over seven percent in value as strains with the United States showed no sign of abating and fears grew over the exposure of European banks.
Calm returns to Gaza-Israel border - for now
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Calm returned to Gaza and neighbouring areas of Israel Friday after a deadly flare-up between Palestinian militants and the Israeli military, but fresh protests could test the embryonic truce.
Further US sanctions 'declaration of economic war'
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» MOSCOW: Russia warned Friday that if the US followed through with threats to impose further harsh economic sanctions it would be seen as a "declaration of economic war".
Ryanair row deepens as European pilots strike
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» FRANKFURT: Tens of thousands of passengers were hit by transport chaos on Friday as Ryanair pilots across Europe went on a coordinated 24-hour strike to push their demands for better pay and conditions at the peak of the busy summer season.
Presidential debate showcases divided Brazil
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's top presidential candidates -- minus imprisoned frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- have clashed in the first debate of the campaign, showcasing sharp divides in Latin America's biggest nation.
Melania Trump's parents get US citizenship under program slammed by Trump
AFP, Published on 10/08/2018
» NEW YORK - The Slovenian-born parents of Melania Trump became US citizens at a naturalization ceremony in New York on Thursday, reportedly taking advantage of a family reunification program President Donald Trump has vehemently denounced.