The Afghan Presidency says U.S. President Donald Trump’s calling off of talks with the Taliban reflects concerns raised in Afghanistan, and that the country is still focussed on peace.
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Australia downgrades outlook for Great Barrier Reef to ‘very poor’
Australia downgrades the Great Barrier Reef’s long-term outlook to “very poor” for the first time, as the world heritage site struggles with “escalating” climate change.
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Red Cross struggles to contain ebola in DRC
One of the biggest challenges faced in controlling the spread of Ebola from DRC to Uganda is the porous nature of the border between the two nations.
Uber launches helicopter service in New York
The new service transports passengers from Manhattan to the John F. Kennedy International Airport for about $200.
Mexico responds to Trump tariff announcement
FRANCE 24’s Ioan Grillo reports from Mexico City.
Blast at China chemical plant leaves behind total destruction
Police cordon off a chemical plant in eastern China where a huge explosion killed 44 people and seriously injured at least 90.
New Zealand’s prime minister refuses to utter Christchurch terror suspect’s name
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vows to never mention the suspected attacker’s name and urges others to do the same.
Paralympic fast track : Japan firm develops hi-tech wheelchairs
In a small workshop just outside Tokyo, mechanics hammer, weld and measure as they craft “the Porsche of wheelchairs” for the world’s top Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2020 Games.
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Drones and robots at the SXSW 2019 in Austin
The SXSW Conference and Festivals at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, showcases drones and robot video games this year. Video provided by AFP
Woman in North Korea murder case freed
An Indonesian woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader’s half-brother is freed after Malaysian prosecutors dropped a murder charge against her in a shock decision.
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