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Libyan forces ‘retake port’ in jihadist bastion Sirte

  • TRIPOLI, (APP/AFP) – Forces allied with Libya’s unity government said Saturday they had recaptured the port in the miltants stronghold of Sirte from Islamic State group fighters who are surrounded inside the city. The forces also retook a residential area in the east of Sirte, the main IS base in the North African country, a […]

  • Emotional farewell to Muhammad Ali in Louisville

    LOUISVILLE, (APP/AFP) – Thousands of people from the worlds of sports, entertainment, politics and Muhammad Ali’s native Louisville bid farewell Friday to the boxing legend eulogized by Bill Clinton as a “universal soldier for our common humanity.” A poignant memorial service, which began with a Koranic chant, capped two days of tributes honoring the three-time […]

  • N. Korean anti-tobacco push up in smoke as Kim keeps puffing

    SEOUL, (APP/AFP) – A North Korean anti-smoking campaign has apparently failed to persuade young leader Kim Jong-Un to quit, despite his late father’s warning that “a cigarette is like a gun aiming at your heart”. During a public campaign to lower the country’s high rate of smoking, Kim was seen without a cigarette for more […]

  • UN slams attack targeting Afghan civilians gathered for Friday prayers

    UNITED NATIONS, (APP): The United Nations envoy in Afghanistan has condemned an attack targeting civilians gathered for Friday prayers at the Hisarak Jami Mosque in Rodat district of Nangarhar province. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the attack killed at least three civilians and injured more than 70 others’ including 31 boys’ […]

  • Labour comes out fighting against Brexit

    LONDON, (APP/AFP) – After weeks on the sidelines, senior figures in the opposition Labour party came out fighting for Britain to stay in the EU on Friday amid fears their failure to get out the left-wing vote may result in a Brexit. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is officially backing the “Remain” campaign but has been […]

  • Libya unity forces bombard IS in bastion Sirte

    TRIPOLI, (APP/AFP): Forces loyal to Libya’s unity government bombarded Islamic State group positions in Sirte with heavy artillery Friday, a day after thrusting into the military stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. The loss of Sirte, the hometown of ousted dictator Moamer Kadhafi, would be a major blow to the militants at a time when they […]