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Seoul (AFP) - Ongoing air drills with South Korea will "sharpen" their joint combat capabilities, the US military said Thursday, as the nuclear-armed North ramps up threats and a balloon...

New York (AFP) - The man accused of trying to kill the author Salman Rushdie has been charged with terrorism for allegedly acting on behalf of Hezbollah, according to documents...

Paris (AFP) - US anti-doping chief Travis Tygart accused Olympic bosses of "stooping to threats" after they awarded the 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City on Wednesday but warned...

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Unions representing Disneyland theme park employees in California reached a tentative deal with the company on Wednesday, averting a major strike at the "happiest...

New York (AFP) - The sales rate of new family homes in the United States dipped in June, missing analyst estimates amid still elevated interest rates, according to government data...

New York (AFP) - Coca-Cola raised some of its full-year financial projections Tuesday as it reported better-than-expected profits, pointing to a lift from premium products that countered weakness in some...

New York (AFP) - General Motors reported higher profits Tuesday behind another round of strong North American auto sales, with executives vowing a flexible approach to electric vehicle (EV) investment...

Washington (AFP) - US existing home sales dropped more than expected in June, according to industry data released Tuesday, while the median price hit a new high. The trends, underscoring...

New York (AFP) - Semiconductor shares were among the big winners Monday, rebounding from recent weakness as US stocks climbed ahead of major earnings and economic data later this week....

Paris (AFP) - LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday. James, 39,...