Macron enacts public ethics law with a whiff of US: style razzmatazz PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron invited cameras into his Elysee Palace office on Friday as he signed into law new legislation, making him the first French president to wield his constitutional power in public view. Social media users were... Women 15 Sep, 2017
Hardliners to protest French labour reform after Macron chides "slackers" Macron reforms hand more power to firms to determine conditions Labour reforms seen in Germany as test of Macron's mettle CGT unions spearheading protest, others staying away PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron faces the first challenge... Women 12 Sep, 2017
Monstrous Hurricane Irma kills 14 in Caribbean, heads for Florida Bahamas expects storm surges of as much as 20 feet Cuba evacuates tourists Storm likely to hit Florida Sunday PROVIDENCIALES: The eye of Hurricane Irma grazed the Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday, rattling buildings after it... Women 08 Sep, 2017
Nations rush to help islands devastated by Hurricane Irma PORT-AU-PRINCE: French, British and Dutch military authorities rushed aid to a devastated string of Caribbean islands Thursday after Hurricane Irma left at least 11 people dead and thousands homeless as it spun toward Florida for what could be a... Women 08 Sep, 2017
Barcelona van attacker may still be alive, on the run: police Police kill five would-be attackers in town of Cambrils Suspected driver may still be at large - police Gas accident foiled plan for more ambitious attack Dead and injured from 34 countries Islamic State claims responsibility Latest... Women 19 Aug, 2017
Barcelona van attack kills 13 in agonizing repeat for Europe BARCELONA: A van veered onto a promenade Thursday and barreled down the busy walkway in central Barcelona, swerving back and forth as it mowed pedestrians down and turned a picturesque tourist destination into a bloody killing zone. Thirteen people... Women 18 Aug, 2017
Al-Qaida releases South African held in Mali after 6 years JOHANNESBURG: Al-Qaida’s North Africa branch has freed a South African man who was held hostage for six years in Mali and he is now back home, South Africa’s government announced Thursday. Stephen McGown, who was released on Saturday, was... Women 03 Aug, 2017
Paris Olympics aims to regenerate poor, northeastern suburbs Organisers hope to regenerate Paris' northeastern suburbs Some residents fear rent, food price rises, Olympic village, swimming centre only new, permanent structures Organisers say aim of lifting area's fortunes boosted bid Games will... 02 Aug, 2017
Russia used Facebook to try to spy on Macron campaign: sources SAN FRANCISCO: Russian intelligence agents attempted to spy on President Emmanuel Macron's election campaign earlier this year by creating phony Facebook personas, according to a US congressman and two other people briefed on the effort. About... Women 27 Jul, 2017
Australian foreign minister criticizes Trump's remark to French first lady SYDNEY: Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Sunday criticized comments by US President Donald Trump on French first lady Brigitte Macron's appearance. "You're in such good shape," Trump was filmed on Thursday telling her during his first... Women 16 Jul, 2017
Amid divisions with Macron, Trump to travel to Paris to discuss Syria, terrorism WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will travel to Paris on Wednesday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron where the two leaders will seek to work together on Syria and countering terrorism, while avoiding the thorny issues that... Women 12 Jul, 2017
Russia causing cyber mayhem, should face retaliation: ex-UK spy chief LONDON: Russia is causing cyberspace mayhem and should face retaliation if it continues to undermine democratic institutions in the West, the former head of Britain's GCHQ spy agency said on Monday. Russia denies allegations from governments and... Women 10 Jul, 2017
