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Bolivia edges toward peace as torn country mourns its dead

Bolivia edges toward peace as torn country mourns its dead

Bolivians have taken down roadblocks and struck peace deals after a month of protests and deadly clashes that have convulsed the nation after a disputed election in October and the resignation of long-term leader Evo Morales. But fast-moving probes into Morales’ former supporters have threatened to reignite hostilities and derail deals with protest and union […]

13 French soldiers killed in helicopter collision fighting extremists in Mali

13 French soldiers killed in helicopter collision fighting extremists in Mali

A mid-air collision between two helicopters has killed 13 French soldiers fighting against Islamic extremists in Mali, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. Macron expressed “deep sadness” at the news of the Monday evening crash, which took place during a combat operation. ALSO READ: Eight workers using one BVN to collect salaries in Bauchi, says Committee […]

Trump’s comments, Disney push Wall Street to new high

Trump’s comments, Disney push Wall Street to new high

Wall Street’s three main indexes held steady near all-time highs on Tuesday, as positive comments on trade by President Donald Trump, along with gains for Disney and Best Buy, encouraged investors to shrug off weak economic data. The United States was in the “final throes” in its attempt to reach a deal with China, Trump […]

Israel: Thousands of Netanyahu supporters set to rally in Tel Aviv

Israel: Thousands of Netanyahu supporters set to rally in Tel Aviv

Organisers on Tuesday said that thousands of Israelis would attend a night rally in Tel Aviv in support of embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Guy Levy, the joint Protest Headquarters spokesman told dpa that they expected 3,000 people and had received a police permit for that number, but the feeling on the ground was that […]

13 French soldiers killed as two helicopters collide in mid-air

13 French soldiers killed as two helicopters collide in mid-air

Thirteen French soldiers fighting Islamist insurgents in Mali have been killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air. There was no survivor in the helicopter crash which happened Monday. The aircraft were reported to have been flying very low and “in total darkness” – making the operation more complex. Reports indicated the incident to be the […]