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US, Russia agree to Putin-Trump summit in third country
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to hold a summit in a third country with Donald Trump at talks on Wednesday with the US leader's hawkish national security advisor, voicing hope for an easing of tensions between the two nations.
Koreans send Germany home, Sweden through
Published on 27/06/2018
» Holders Germany crashed out of the World Cup to giant killers South Korea in the group stage on Wednesday as Sweden and Mexico qualified on a day of drama in Russia.
South Sudan foes agree 'permanent' ceasefire within 72 hours
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» KHARTOUM - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his arch-foe Riek Machar agreed Wednesday to a "permanent" ceasefire to take effect within 72 hours, raising hopes of an end to four-and-a-half years of war.
England's Kane has British PM flying the flag for World Cup matches
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» LONDON - England's bright start to the World Cup has infected even the normally placid British Prime Minister Theresa May with football fever as she flies the flag for Harry Kane's young team.
Xi says China not 'expansionist' but won't give up territory
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping told US Defense Secretary James Mattis Wednesday that China has no plans to create chaos in the world -- although he defended his country's claim to disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Rescuers aim for 'safe haven' in flooded cave
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2018
» Divers are waiting for the water level inside Tham Luang to drop before again trying to reach a high chamber that may be serving as a safe haven from the floodwaters for the missing 12 boys and their football coach.
South Sudan foes agree 'permanent' ceasefire within 72 hours
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» KHARTOUM - South Sudan President Salva Kiir and arch-foe Riek Machar agreed Wednesday to a "permanent" ceasefire to take effect within 72 hours, raising hopes of a deal to end their country's devastating war.
Messi's Argentina revival - false dawn or renewed promise?
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» BRONNITSY (RUSSIA) - Lionel Messi hit his first goal of the World Cup as Argentina narrowly avoided an embarrassing group-stage exit but vast improvements are needed if they are to go much further.
Xi Jinping, US defence chief meet amid troubled security relations
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping told US Defense Secretary James Mattis Wednesday the two countries must sustain the "good momentum" of their military relationship, amid US worries about China's projection of power across the Indo-Pacific.
Deadly strikes hit rebel south Syria after assault on city begins
AFP, Published on 27/06/2018
» DARAA, Syria: Deadly air strikes hit rebel-held towns across southern Syria on Wednesday putting three hospitals out of service after the government launched a Russian-backed push for the region's main city Daraa.