UNITED NATIONS, (APP): Condemning the airstrikes that hit a market in northern Yemen, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday underscored that “attacks directed against civilians and civilian objects, including populated markets, are strictly prohibited.” In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the secretary-general condemned the airstrikes that hit al-Khamees market in Mastaba district in the […]
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UN chief deplores airstrikes in Yemen, urges parties to “cease all military activities”
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White House candidates talk like school kids: study
NEW YORK, (APP/AFP) – When stumping for the White House, the leading candidates in the US presidential race use words and grammar typical of children in middle school, with Donald Trump the worst offender, researchers say. The Language Technologies Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that most candidates use words and grammar typical […]
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China supports political stability in South Asia for economic development
BEIJING, (APP): China strongly supports political stability in South Asia as this is extremely crucial for economic development and well being of the people of the region that holds all potential to emerge as a hub of prosperity and peace, said Ambassador Hu Zhengyue, a senior member (deputy) of National Peoples Congress and also a […]
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Havana spiffs up for Obama, Rolling Stones
HAVANA, (APP/AFP): Hundreds of workers have been scrambling for days to touch up building facades, patch potholes and spiff up Havana’s monuments ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit. A number of the capital’s main avenues have been given a fresh paving — including the landmark Malecon seawall avenue which runs by the US Embassy […]
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Michelle Obama says has no plans to seek presidency
WASHINGTON, (APP/AFP) – First lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday she had no desire to follow Hillary Clinton and run for president herself, saying she could have more impact outside of Washington’s polarized politics. Obama made the remarks as she addressed the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, where she introduced a song for charity […]
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Japan highway tunnel pile-up kills two, sends dozens to hospital
TOKYO, (APP/AFP) – A fiery pile-up inside a Japanese highway tunnel on Thursday killed at least two people and left 70 needing treatment as dozens fled toxic smoke from burning vehicles, police and media said. The accident happened around 7:30 am (2230 GMT) inside the 860-metre (940-yard) Hachihonmatsu tunnel in Hiroshima prefecture, southwest Japan, according […]