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Hollande: ‘no question’ of migrant quotas in Europe

Hollande: ‘no question’ of migrant quotas in Europe

French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday there was "no question" of introducing a migrant quota system in Europe, as…
Mother Teresa ‘to be canonised in 2016’

Mother Teresa ‘to be canonised in 2016’

Mother Teresa of Calcutta's elevation to sainthood has been set for September 2016, according to a top Catholic cleric. Archbishop Salvatore…
Teachers go on strike in France over reforms

Teachers go on strike in France over reforms

PARIS Teachers go on strike across France on Tuesday, testing President Francois Hollande's resolve to push through reforms against strong opposition…
Court: 11 Afghan police get one-year jail over mob killing of woman

Court: 11 Afghan police get one-year jail over mob killing of woman

An Afghan court on Tuesday sentenced 11 policemen to one year in prison for failing to protect a woman who…
Bangladesh police urge ban on Islamist group after killings

Bangladesh police urge ban on Islamist group after killings

Bangladesh police said Tuesday they have asked the government to ban an Islamist militant group they suspect of involvement in…
‘No right to fail’ on climate change, warns France’s Fabius

‘No right to fail’ on climate change, warns France’s Fabius

France's foreign minister warned Monday that the international community had no option but to combat climate change as there is…
Myanmar acknowledges ‘concern’ over migrant exodus

Myanmar acknowledges ‘concern’ over migrant exodus

Myanmar Monday acknowledged international "concerns" about waves of boatpeople, many of whom are fleeing from persecution, but denied it is…
Burundi protests resume, Kenya calls for poll delay

Burundi protests resume, Kenya calls for poll delay

Small groups of protesters shouted slogans against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in office…
Anwar Ibrahim’s wife sworn in as opposition leader

Anwar Ibrahim’s wife sworn in as opposition leader

The wife of Malaysia’s jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has assumed his post after taking an oath in parliament Monday.Wan…
Greece says can pay wages and pensions, needs deal by end of May

Greece says can pay wages and pensions, needs deal by end of May

Greece's government will pay public-sector wages and pensions in May but needs an agreement with creditors by the end of…
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