Russia’s Putin calls Saint Petersburg blast ‘act of terror’
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called an explosion that tore through a Saint Petersburg…
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Europe
Rajoy better armed against Catalan separatists despite poll rout
by Patrick Rahir Agence France-Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Despite taking fire for losing a snap election in Catalonia, Prime Minister Mariano…
7 years ago
US, Germany urge China to release jailed activist
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The United States and Germany urged China to free an outspoken government critic known as "Super…
7 years ago
Obama warns of social media dangers in interview with Prince Harry
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Former US President Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was…
7 years ago
150 trapped in French Alps ski lifts
LYON, France (AFP) -- Around 150 skiers in the French Alps were rescued after being trapped for several hours when their ski…
7 years ago
Spain’s king urges Catalan lawmakers to avoid ‘confrontation’
by Serene ASSIR Agence France Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's King Felipe VI in a Christmas speech on Sunday…
7 years ago
Aardvark missing after fire at London Zoo
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A fire broke out at London Zoo early on Saturday morning, engulfing a cafe and shop near…
7 years ago
Britain’s May dubbed ‘Madam Brexit’ by translator
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May was left smirking at a press conference with her Polish counterpart…
7 years ago
Puigdemont says ‘no one can dispute’ Catalan separatists won vote
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Deposed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont said from self-imposed exile in Belgium that it was indisputable that…
7 years ago
Catalan separatists set to reclaim absolute majority: partial results
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) -- Catalan separatist parties looked set to win back their absolute majority in a crucial vote Thursday, though anti-independence…
7 years ago
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