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Air France turns away 21 from ‘Muslim countries’ for Trump ban

Air France turns away 21 from ‘Muslim countries’ for Trump ban

Air France has blocked 21 passengers from [predominantly-]Muslim countries from traveling to the US because they would have been refused…
Miss France beats Haiti and Colombia to clinch Miss Universe title

Miss France beats Haiti and Colombia to clinch Miss Universe title

Decked out in a gold-sequined gown, 24-year-old dental surgery student Iris Mittenaere beat 12 other finalists to take the crown.…
Trump’s first major test is travel ban uproar

Trump’s first major test is travel ban uproar

Donald Trump faced mass protests and global outrage over his controversial ban on travelers from seven [predominantly-]Muslim countries, facing the…
Canadian PM says mosque shooting a ‘terrorist attack on Muslims’

Canadian PM says mosque shooting a ‘terrorist attack on Muslims’

Six people were killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque during Sunday night prayers, in what…
In Turkey visit, British PM pushes trade, mentions human rights

In Turkey visit, British PM pushes trade, mentions human rights

British Prime Minister Theresa May signed a US$125 million fighter jet deal with Turkey on Saturday and briefly cautioned Ankara…
Trump talks to Putin, other world leaders about security threats

Trump talks to Putin, other world leaders about security threats

President Donald Trump discussed Syria and the fight against Islamic State with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday in one…
New US envoy to UN warns allies: back us or we’re ‘taking names’

New US envoy to UN warns allies: back us or we’re ‘taking names’

The newly appointed US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at…
Southern European leaders gather in Lisbon as populism gains

Southern European leaders gather in Lisbon as populism gains

Southern European leaders meet on Saturday in Lisbon to discuss growing challenges, from the refugee crisis to rising borrowing costs…
Somalia’s ‘Al Shabaab’ says kills dozens of Kenyan troops in raid on base

Somalia’s ‘Al Shabaab’ says kills dozens of Kenyan troops in raid on base

The militant Islamist group "Al Shabaab" said its fighters killed dozens of Kenyan troops when they attacked a remote military…
German-Moroccan girl gets 6-year term for stabbing policeman to support ‘IS’

German-Moroccan girl gets 6-year term for stabbing policeman to support ‘IS’

Armed police secured the entrance to the Higher Regional Court near Hanover, northern Germany, on Thursday, where a teenage girl…
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