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South Sudan rivals meet in bid to salvage stalled peace deal

South Sudan's warring parties will hold talks in Addis Ababa on Thursday, in a bid to salvage a stalled peace deal, with just days to go until a unity government is meant to be formed.

Assange in UK court over US extradition request

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces an initial hearing in London on Thursday over an extradition request from the United States, a day after he was jailed for 50 weeks for jumping bail.

Germany's Merkel promises aid to fight jihadists in Burkina Faso

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday promised aid to strengthen security in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso after arriving in the West African country.

US to give migrants DNA tests to prove family ties

US border authorities plan to give migrant families DNA tests to determine whether or not the adults and children are related, Department of Homeland Security officials said Wednesday.

Avengers: Endgame is most Tweeted about movie ever with more than 50 million Tweets since the start of the year

New Emperor Naruhito vows to stand with people

Emperor Naruhito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne yesterday and pledged to stand with his people following the example set by his father, who abdicated the previous day as the first Japanese monarch to do so in 202 years.

Venezuela's ANC president calls for defending gov't

Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly (ANC) President Diosdado Cabello called on the Venezuelan people to "defend" the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday before the alleged coup occurred earlier.

Emperor Akihito declares abdication, thanks people for support

Emperor Akihito declared his abdication at a ceremony Tuesday, expressing his appreciation for the support of the Japanese people during his 30-year reign

ANN to bring Asia closer

One million species risk extinction due to humans: draft UN report

Up to one million species face extinction due to human influence, according to a draft UN report obtained by AFP that painstakingly catalogues how humanity has undermined the natural resources upon which its very survival depends.

Extremism must be defeated, prince tells New Zealand mosque survivors

In an emotional meeting with survivors of the New Zealand mosques massacre, Britain's Prince William appealed on riday for "extremism in all forms" to be defeated.

China's Xi defends Belt and Road, says 'not exclusive club'

Chinese President Xi Jinping sought on Friday to ease growing concerns about his ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, vowing to prevent debt risks and saying his global infrastructure project "is not an exclusive club".

Australia warns more terror attacks 'likely' in Sri Lanka

Australia on Thursday warned more terror attacks were "likely" in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the island nation following the Easter Sunday bombing that claimed 253 lives.

France's Macron promises tax cuts in response to protests

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday promised significant tax cuts but also a return to public order in France as he revealed his long-awaited response to nearly half a year of street protests.

South Korea stands ready to facilitate 3rd Trump – Kim summit anytime

The Republic of Korea is ready at anytime to facilitate a third Trump – Kim summit and ensure its success, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday.

France's Macron to unveil long-awaited reform plan

French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil his long-awaited response to nearly six months of humiliating street protests today as he lays out reform plans that could prove decisive for his political future.

Sudan military chiefs resign as deal struck with protestors

Three members of Sudan's ruling military council resigned on Wednesday after it said it reached "agreement on most demands" with protest leaders who have called for a million-strong march to demand a civilian government.

North Korea's Kim set for first summit with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet for their first-ever summit today, with the visitor looking for Moscow's backing in his nuclear stand-off with the United States.

Trump says sending 'armed soldiers' to US-Mexico border

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US is sending armed soldiers to the southern border after Mexican soldiers recently "pulled guns" on US troops, escalating his war of words with Mexico on immigration.

Far-right party leaders meet in Prague ahead of EU vote

Prague will today host a meeting of populist far-right party leaders seeking unprecedented success in European elections next month following a steep rise of anti-EU movements across Europe.