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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal crash wi...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has called for an immediate, independent investigation into the deaths of three people, includin...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica has entered 2026 in good standing, pointing to economic resilience, a reduction in viol...
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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
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One of several high-profile guests in attendance at the Couples Tower Isle New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday night, was former US Ambassador to Jamaic...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the full recovery and rebuilding of Black River. Holne...
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — A passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote spot in Russia's far eastern region of Amur on Thursday, with n...
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Ukraine demands Zelensky-Putin talks, Russia proposes brief truces
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ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Ukraine on Wednesday proposed direct talks within weeks between its President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin,...
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia said Wednesday it had seized 820 kilograms (1,800 pounds) of cocaine hidden under a shipment of bananas, calling it its ...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target  Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range ...
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Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal or face sanctions
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Zelensky talks peace with pope ahead of Ukraine recovery conference
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CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV on the eve of an international conference in Rom...
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Three dead in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Kursk region
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Moscow, Russia (AFP)-A Ukrainian drone attack killed three people, including a National Guard soldier, in the Russian city of Kursk, near the border w...
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Russia brushes off talks, launches largest assault on Ukraine
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Antigua and Barbuda reiterates support for Ukraine
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its support to Ukraine in its war with Russia and called on the international community to h...
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US expects Russia ceasefire offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia to present a Ukraine ceasefire out...
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Zelensky urges pressure on Russia after strike on Odesa kills two
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Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin
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Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine
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Russian Palm Sunday strike on Ukraine city kills 34
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SUMY, Ukraine (AFP)— A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European and US l...
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has hired a United States-based legal firm to defend the country in a Florida co...
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Putin not a ‘bad guy,’ Trump envoy says
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin in glowing terms as trustworthy and said the Russian lea...
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US negotiators to set out Ukraine truce plan to Russia
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainia...
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