France’s Fillon apologises for expenses scandal but refuses to step aside
by Clare BYRNE Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) --French rightwing presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Monday apologised for hiring…
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International
US travel ban a ‘lawful exercise’ of Trump’s authority: Justice Dept
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US government on Monday defended President Donald Trump's travel ban as a "lawful exercise"…
8 years ago
UK speaker opposes a Trump address to parliament
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons said Monday he was "strongly opposed" to allowing…
8 years ago
With Trump travel ban still blocked, travelers head to US
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) -- After a US appeals court refused to…
8 years ago
At least 50 killed in Afghanistan avalanche
(Reuters) -- Dozens of people in Afghanistan were killed after heavy snow and avalanches hit over the weekend (February…
8 years ago
For Kurds in Syria, world novels finally speak their language
by Delil Souleiman Agence France Presse QAMISHLI, Syria (AFP) -- Abdo Shehu sits in an office in Kurdish-majority Qamishli in…
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Iranian student back in US after being deported
by Jocelyne ZABLIT Agence France Presse LOS ANGELS, United States (AFP) -- An Iranian student deported in the wake of…
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Queen Elizabeth in sapphire jewellery to mark Sapphire Jubilee
Reuters -- A photograph by David Bailey showing Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wearing a suite of sapphire jewellery given to…
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Iran welcomes US wrestling team after travel ban halted
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran said Sunday it would allow US wrestlers to compete in an international tournament after President…
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Le Pen vows ‘France first’ at campaign launch
by Béatrice LE BOHEC Agence France Presse LYON, France (AFP) -- Far-right leader Marine Le Pen vowed Sunday she would…
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