• February 12, 2025
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UN envoy warns Syria against retribution campaign

United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United Nations envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on its new authorities to prevent a “cycle of retribution and revenge” after the overthrow of the brutal rule of Bashar al-Assad.

  • February 12, 2025
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Chevron to cut 15

New York (AFP) – Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.

  • February 12, 2025
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Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing “reciprocal tariffs” on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that could open new fronts in a trade war.

  • February 12, 2025
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New accuser sues US actor Spacey in UK over sexual abuse claim

London (AFP) – A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London’s High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed to AFP.

  • February 12, 2025
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Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal

Amman (AFP) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.

  • February 12, 2025
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World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring

London (AFP) – World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement.

  • February 12, 2025
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Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, “spending money down in the US.”

  • February 12, 2025
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Bumrah absence a chance for 'world

Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) – Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from India’s Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.

  • February 12, 2025
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Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, in an extraordinary thaw in relations after a surprise phone call between the two leaders.

  • February 12, 2025
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Fire at Rio de Janeiro Carnival costume factory injures 21

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza that attracts millions of tourists to the Brazilian city every year.