French police probe mosque attacker’s motive
World
October 29, 2019
French police probe mosque attacker’s motive
French police were investigating Tuesday the motives of an 84-year-old man with links to France’s main far-right party who attacked…
Global leaders, tycoons to attend Saudi ‘Davos in desert’
Middle East
October 29, 2019
Global leaders, tycoons to attend Saudi ‘Davos in desert’
Top finance moguls and political leaders are set to attend a Davos-style Saudi investment summit starting Tuesday, in contrast to…
Evacuations as wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles
World
October 29, 2019
Evacuations as wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles
More than 1,000 firefighters battled a wind-driven blaze Monday that broke out near the renowned Getty Center in Los Angeles,…
One year after Lion Air crash, Boeing 737 MAX remains grounded
World
October 29, 2019
One year after Lion Air crash, Boeing 737 MAX remains grounded
On March 12, 2019, Dennis Muilenburg phoned US President Donald Trump for support after European and Chinese regulators grounded the…
UK PM to push again for election after EU backs Brexit delay
World
October 29, 2019
UK PM to push again for election after EU backs Brexit delay
The British Prime Minister is expected to make a fresh attempt Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting…
Early Renaissance painting found in French kitchen fetches 24 mn euros
Art news
October 28, 2019
Early Renaissance painting found in French kitchen fetches 24 mn euros
A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Sunday…
EU envoys agree three-month Brexit delay
World
October 28, 2019
EU envoys agree three-month Brexit delay
European Union members agreed Monday to postpone Brexit for up to three months, stepping in with a decision less than…
Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF
Unemployment and sluggish economic growth are fueling social tension and popular protests in several Arab countries, the International Monetary Fund…
Lebanon protesters block roads to keep revolt alive
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Lebanon protesters block roads to keep revolt alive
Lebanese demonstrators set up barricades and parked cars across key roads Monday to protest corruption and press their demands for…
Argentina braces for market reaction after Fernandez wins election
World
October 28, 2019
Argentina braces for market reaction after Fernandez wins election
President-elect Alberto Fernandez has barely time to savor his emphatic triumph in Argentina’s elections before facing the challenge of trying…