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TRIPOLI (AFP) ― The United States evacuated its Libyan embassy staff under air cover Saturday as they faced a “real risk” from fierce fighting around …

GRABOVE, Ukraine (AFP) ― The first relatives of victims on the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight 17 arrived on Saturday at the crash site, as Dutch and …

MEXICO CITY (AFP) ― Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrapped up a two-day visit to Mexico Saturday, taking a break from sealing energy deals to tour …

BAMAKO (AFP) ― The second black box from the Air Algerie plane disaster was recovered Saturday at the remote crash site in northern Mali as investigators …

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it’s also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor. …

NEW YORK (AP) ― Argentina’s negotiations with creditors to resolve a dispute over $1.5 billion in unpaid debts remained deadlocked following talks Friday, …

MOSCOW (AFP) ― A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as “the end of the world” is causing a sensation in Russia, with a …

NEW YORK (AP) ― Throughout his long career, Woody Allen has been fascinated by magic, a theme he’s explored frequently onscreen: playing a magician in …

Israel is extending a lull in its devastating Gaza offensive for another 24 hours, officials said, but Hamas resumed rocket fire and warned no ceasefire was …

GAZA CITY (AFP) — A 12-hour ceasefire entered into force between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip at 0500 GMT on Saturday, the 19th day of a conflict …