MIAMI, March 23, (APP/AFP) – A Florida gun activist accidentally shot by her four-year-old son could be charged with allowing him to get hold of the weapon, authorities said Tuesday. “It is of paramount importance to make certain that guns do not fall into the hands of children. It was very clear that there was […]
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US gun-loving mom shot by her 4-year-old could face charge
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Kerry to meet Putin to push peace in Syria, Ukraine
WASHINGTON, March 23, (APP/AFP) – US Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Moscow this week for talks with President Vladimir Putin, hoping to build momentum for peace in Syria after a partial Russian withdrawal and to restore a fragmenting ceasefire in Ukraine. But few experts expect Washington’s top diplomat to make much headway with […]
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US warns Americans of ‘potential risks’ for Europe trips
WASHINGTON, March 23, (APP/AFP) – The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of the “potential risks” of European travel following a spate of terror attacks, including the latest bombings in Belgium that killed around 35 people. Several Americans have already been confirmed wounded in the attacks, including three Mormon missionaries, a US airman and […]
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Obama leaves Cuba, but Obama effect remains
HAVANA, March 23, (APP/AFP) – President Barack Obama’s visit to Cuba was heavy on symbolism and light on immediate results, but the after-shocks have the ability to shift Cuba’s future, analysts said Tuesday. “The most important effect of the whole visit in my view is the ‘I can hardly believe my eyes’ factor that it […]
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US strike kills ‘dozens’ at Qaeda training camp in Yemen
ADEN, March 23, (APP/AFP) – US military planes killed dozens of fighters at an Al-Qaeda affiliate’s training camp in a mountainous region of Yemen, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The raids came almost one year since the Saudi-led Arab coalition launched its bombing campaign against Huthi rebels who challenged the authority of the Yemeni government and […]
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At least 15 dead in Brussels metro blast, 55 wounded: transport operator
BRUSSELS, March 22, (APP/AFP) – The bomb attack on the Brussels metro Tuesday killed at least 15 people and left 55 wounded, the transport operator STIB said. “Our thoughts go to the victims and their families. So far 15 victims, 55 wounded (provisional),” STIB said on Twitter, turning its logo black to mark the deaths.