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France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
World
January 29, 2018
France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
French prosecutors have reopened a probe into allegations of rape involving Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin. He denies any wrongdoing, and…
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters
World
January 29, 2018
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters
More than 100 foreign fighters have returned to Belgium, with more to follow. Some want to leave their past behind,…
Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close
World
January 29, 2018
Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close
Germany has said it is resettling the last few migrants from Greece and Italy under the EU’s relocation scheme. Germany…
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
World
January 29, 2018
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s call to boycott the March presidential election, and…
Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority
World
January 29, 2018
Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority
Finnish voters opted for reliability and stability by overwhelmingly handing a second term to President Niinisto. His huge victory means…
Australia Day: Thousands protest ‘European invasion’
World
January 26, 2018
Australia Day: Thousands protest ‘European invasion’
Marches have taken place across Australia in protest at a national holiday many see as offensive to indigenous people. Divisions…
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
World
January 24, 2018
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
It’s day two at the World Economic Forum and there’ll be no escaping Europe. The leaders of France and Germany,…
Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status
World
January 23, 2018
Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status
Belgium has reduced its terror threat level after three years on high alert. Prime Minister Charles Michel said there will…
UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’
World
January 22, 2018
UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’
Russia is building up “aggressive” military forces and the British army would struggle to match Moscow’s capabilities, according to UK…
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
Middle East
January 18, 2018
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
Luxembourg and other EU nations would recognize the Palestinian state were France to lead the way, Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn…