Armed robbers seize jewels worth ‘4 million euros’ from Paris Ritz
PARIS, France (AFP) -- A gang of five armed robbers launched a spectacular raid on the world famous Ritz hotel…
7 years ago
Europe
McCartney, Pink Floyd join campaign to save UK music venues
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and folk singer Billy Bragg were among artists and politicians…
7 years ago
Turkey urges Russia, Iran to stop Syria offensive on Idlib
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) - Turkey on Wednesday called on Russia and Iran, the two chief allies of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in…
7 years ago
France to cut highway speed limits as auto deaths rise
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The French government said Tuesday it would lower the speed limit on two-lane highways to 80…
7 years ago
Heavy snowfall strands 13,000 tourists in Swiss Alps
by Mark Ralston Agence France Presse ZERMATT, Switzerland (AFP) -- Heavy snowfall has cut off many villages and resorts across…
7 years ago
German justice minister victim of own social media law
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany's justice minister has fallen victim to the rules he himself championed against online social media,…
7 years ago
Fires and avalanche alerts as Storm Eleanor batters Europe
by Katy Lee Agence France Presse The French Alps were on maximum avalanche alert Thursday as Storm Eleanor swept through…
7 years ago
Apple takes French tax activists to court over store protest
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Apple has filed a lawsuit against the Attac activist group after about 100 of its supporters…
7 years ago
Storm Eleanor brings chaos to Europe
by Joseph Schmid Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Winter storm Eleanor swept across Europe on Wednesday, bringing death,…
7 years ago
Windsor begging clampdown urged ahead of royal wedding
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The leader of the local authority covering Windsor Castle has called for police action against…
7 years ago
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