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Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban for Eid
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» KABUL - Afghanistan announced Thursday an apparently unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban for Eid, the holiday that caps off Ramadan, though operations against other groups including Islamic State will continue.
Son who slaughtered rich S.African family with axe handed 3 life terms
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» CAPE TOWN - A young South African man convicted of slaying his wealthy parents and brother and maiming his sister in a frenzied axe attack was handed three life sentences on Thursday.
Facebook blacklists Myanmar hardline Buddhist group
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» Facebook has blacklisted a group of Myanmar Buddhist hardliners including monks notorious for bilious hate speech against Rohingya Muslims, the company said Thursday, as it scrambles to show it is tackling inflammatory content.
Durant scores 43 to spark Warriors to brink of NBA title
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» CLEVELAND: Defending champion Golden State, powered by 43 points from Kevin Durant, moved to the brink of a third NBA title in four seasons on Wednesday by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102.
At least 99 dead as Guatemala volcano threatens new eruptions
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» ESCUINTLA. Guatemala: Explosions boomed from Guatemala's fearsome Fuego volcano Wednesday, unleashing fresh torrents of mud and ash down slopes, as the death toll from a previous eruption rose to at least 99.
Spain's new PM unveils pro-EU government dominated by women
AFP, Published on 07/06/2018
» MADRID - Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday unveiled a new pro-EU government with the most women in modern history, with 11 female and six male ministers.