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'That's why we fight': Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict

President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and suggested the country was continuing the "war on terror" 25 years later by fighting Iran.

Oil prices, US inflation stoke Fed hike worries

High oil prices, record American diesel costs and hot US inflation data on Friday cemented investor fears that the Federal Reserve is all but certain to hike rates soon, despite the potential to dent growth in the world's biggest economy.

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Bangladesh begins three days of mass political rallies

Three days of political rallies began in Bangladesh on Thursday with rival groups to stage mass demonstrations in Dhaka, drumming up support for eagerly anticipated elections following an uprising last year.

Religious schools close in Pakistani Kashmir as tensions rise with India

Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir shut more than 1,000 religious schools Thursday over fears of possible military action from India in retaliation for last week's deadly attack.

Millions of children to suffer from Trump aid cuts

When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be "stronger than Spider-Man".

US calls on India and Pakistan to 'de-escalate'

The United States has appealed to India and Pakistan to de-escalate after a deadly attack in Kashmir, as New Delhi on Thursday said that both sides again traded border gunfire overnight.

Europe far-right surge masks divisions

Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions which could become major sources of tension if they win power, according to analysts.

Ukraine's chief rabbi sings plea to Trump to side with Kyiv

Ukraine's chief rabbi Moshe Azman stood in front of a microphone inside a studio and started to sing "Donald Trump, it's time to fight in the name of light" to a catchy rock rune.

Serbian students, unions join forces for anti-corruption protest

Serbia's trade unions will for the first time join a protest Thursday called by student leaders, six months after the deadly train station tragedy that sparked mass demonstrations against corruption.

UK WWII veteran remembers joy of war's end, 80 years on

Centenarian Dorothea Barron recalled the wave of relief she felt when she heard World War II had finally come to an end.

Myanmar junta lets post-quake truce expire

Myanmar's military junta let a truce declared to spur aid efforts after last month's earthquake expire on Thursday, a ceasefire that monitors say it consistently violated with air strikes.

UK local elections test big two parties

Britain's two main parties are tipped to suffer losses Thursday in local elections likely to confirm the rise of hard-right populists and portend the splintering of a century-long political duopoly.

Istanbul lockdown aims to prevent May Day marches

Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralysing Turkey's biggest city in a bid to prevent May Day demonstrations.

Morales vows no surrender in bid to reclaim Bolivian presidency

Bolivia's ex-leader Evo Morales has told AFP he will not back down in his bid to regain power, despite being dogged by allegations of abusing a minor and being barred from seeking a fourth term.

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.

Ukraine, US say minerals deal ready as Kyiv hails sharing

The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, with Kyiv saying it secured promises of control over its resources.

US economy unexpectedly shrinks, Trump blames Biden

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year on an import surge triggered by Donald Trump's tariff plans, although the president pinned the blame squarely on his predecessor.

Everything is fine: Trump's cabinet shrugs off shrinking economy

Contraction? What contraction? As far as US President Donald Trump and his cabinet were concerned on Wednesday all was well with the economy -- and with everything else.

Trump praises Musk as chief disruptor eyes exit

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Tesla boss Elon Musk could stay working for the White House as long as he wanted but understood the tycoon wanted to get back to his businesses.

Syria reports Israeli strikes after warning over Druze as sectarian clashes spread

Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two days and Israel warned against attacks targeting the Druze minority.

Migrants' dreams buried under rubble after deadly strike on Yemen centre

Africans in search of a better future became the latest casualties of Yemen's decade-long conflict after a deadly strike blamed on the United States hit a migrant detention centre, killing dozens of people.

Microsoft president urges fast 'resolution' of transatlantic trade tensions

Microsoft President Brad Smith called Wednesday for a swift resolution of trade tensions between the United States and Europe, during an interview with AFP in Brussels.

US economy unexpectedly shrinks on import surge before Trump tariffs

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year due largely to a surge in imports as businesses and consumers stockpiled ahead of the introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

US economy unexpectedly shrinks on import surge ahead of Trump tariffs

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year, according to fresh data published Wednesday, due largely to a surge in imports as businesses and consumers stockpiled ahead of the introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

US economy unexpectedly shrinks in first three months of Trump presidency

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of this year, according to fresh data published Wednesday, due largely to a surge in imports ahead of the introduction of sweeping tariffs by President Donald Trump.

Burkina junta rallies supporters after claimed coup 'plot'

Several thousand people rallied in support of Burkina Faso's ruling junta Wednesday, days after the military authorities said they had uncovered a "plot" to overthrow the government.

US economy unexpectedly contracts in first three months of Trump presidency

Pakistan says India planning strike after deadly Kashmir attack

Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.

Iran hangs man as Israeli spy after 'unfair' trial: activists

Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel and involvement in the killing of a Revolutionary Guard but activists said he was sentenced to death after an unfair trial and a confession obtained by torture.

Germany's next finance minister, 'bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Germany's incoming finance minister Lars Klingbeil is a self-styled political "bridge-builder" whose calm and personable demeanour belies his sharp political instincts.

Vietnam's Gen-Z captivated by 50-year-old military victory

The Vietnam War ended before most of the current population was born, but like many young people Hoang Ha Linh was swept up in the excitement of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.

Moroccan-based cardinal says Church does not need Francis 'impersonator'

Cardinal Cristobal Lopez, the Spanish-born archbishop of Rabat, admits he is a little anxious ahead of his first conclave, although also curious.

New Zealand, Phillippines sign troops deal in 'deteriorating' strategic environment

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment.

Belgium's green light for red light workers

A police station in the historic sailors' quarter of the Belgian port of Antwerp is surrounded by sex workers' neon-lit red-light windows.

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