Paris (AFP) Sept 28, 2022 - Many have blamed sabotage for three leaks that appeared Monday in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany, with experts saying various armed forces in the region are capable of such an operation.
Caracas (AFP) Sept 23, 2025 - The White House on Monday dismissed a request by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for talks with counterpart Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions between the two arch-foes.
Washington (AFP) Sept 23, 2022 - The White House on Friday rebuked the head of the World Bank David Malpass, who is battling charges of climate denial for dodging questions on the role of man-made emissions in global warming.
New York (AFP) Sept 2, 2021 - The world's main central banks were seen as saviors of the global economy in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and when the coronavirus pandemic hit last year, but they are less than unified when it comes to addressing climate change.
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 2, 2022 - Western powers and Moscow hit back at each other Friday with painful pressure measures on energy as Ukraine said it bombed a Russian base near a nuclear plant that has caused growing concern.
Juba (AFP) Sept 13, 2018 - Scepticism and war-weariness on Thursday greeted the latest South Sudan peace deal between the president and main rebel leader aimed at ending a dragging conflict which has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and triggered a regional refugee crisis.
Copenhagen (AFP) Sept 28, 2022 - Moscow questioned Wednesday whether Washington caused mystery undersea gas pipeline leaks in Europe, that have been blamed on sabotage, which US officials bluntly called ridiculous as Russia opened a terrorism probe.
Colombo (AFP) Sept 3, 2020 - Indian warships on Thursday aided Sri Lanka's navy to extinguish a fire on a massive oil tanker off the island's eastern coast, officials said.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 10, 2023 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking Beijing's support to join the recently expanded BRICS group of emerging economies, as he makes a state visit to China.
Caracas (AFP) Sept 29, 2025 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US aggression following a spate of deadly US strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday.
Washington (AFP) Sept 6, 2025 - Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Friday called for dialogue with Washington, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to shoot down Venezuelan military jets if they pose a danger to US forces.
Caracas (AFP) Sept 15, 2025 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday branded US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the lord of death and war over his tough rhetoric on Latin American cartels and vowed to defend against Washington's aggression.
Caracas (AFP) Sept 21, 2025 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter released Sunday by Caracas, as tensions soar between the two countries.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 14, 2018 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro paid tribute to Mao Zedong at the late Chinese leader's mausoleum on Friday before overseeing energy and gold mining deals as he seeks Beijing's help to bolster his crisis-hit country's economy.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 13, 2018 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was expected to arrive in Beijing on Thursday to strike deals with his crisis-hit country's biggest creditor.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2013 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he had arrived in Beijing on Saturday after accusing the United States of refusing his plane access to its airspace for the journey.
