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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Tens of thousands join Hong Kong march to show protest is ‘peaceful’
Hong Kong democracy activists gather to protest amidst the rain on Sunday,
Beatles fans celebrate 50 years of Abbey Road photo
Fans of the Beatles gather to cross the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing and sing Beatles songs, on the 50th anniversary of the the iconic photo of the English band. Video provided by AFP – English
World’s largest concert piano is three stories high
A German-born innovator has crafted what is believed to be the world’s largest vertical piano that sits in a concert hall in Latvia.
Sleepy, soft and oh-so-relaxing: Over 100 cats in Lima’s central park
Over a hundred cats have made Lima’s Kennedy Park their home, with local feline lovers and volunteers taking time to take care of the furry creatures.
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.
Boxing glove autographed by Muhammad Ali in Italy auction
An boxing glove that was autographed by Muhammed Ali to promote the ‘fight of the century’ with Joe Frazier in 1971 will go under the hammer in Italy
World’s most popular YouTuber could be losing a lot of money
YouTube star PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, made anti-Semitic jokes in his videos. Video provided by Newsy