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Strauss-Kahn's 'pimping' trial dominated by political intrigue
AFP, Published on 02/02/2015
» The pimping trial of ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was dominated Monday by hints of conspiracy and political intrigue as his lawyers argued the case was based on a secret, state-ordered probe into the former presidential frontrunner.
War ravages Syria heritage sites
AFP, Published on 24/12/2014
» BEIRUT - Nearly 300 sites of incalculable value for Syria and human history have been destroyed, damaged or looted in almost four years of war, the UN said Tuesday, citing "alarming" satellite evidence.
Day 5: Behind the scenes at the Cannes Film Festival
AFP, Published on 18/05/2014
» Behind the scenes at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday:
Cannes poised for world's biggest film extravaganza
AFP, Published on 14/05/2014
» A cool-looking Marcello Mastroianni stared down at passers-by in Cannes Tuesday, as Hollywood heavyweights and first-time directors poured into the French Riviera resort for the world's biggest film festival.
Cannes poised for world's biggest film extravaganza
AFP, Published on 13/05/2014
» Giant portraits of movie stars beamed down on passers by in Cannes on Tuesday as Hollywood heavyweights and first-time directors prepared to pour into the French Riviera resort for the world's biggest film festival.
Syria rebels in final retreat from heart of Homs
AFP, Published on 08/05/2014
» The last rebels were pulling out from the centre of the battleground city of Homs on Thursday, handing a symbolic victory to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ahead of a controversial election.
Okura hotels admit food label scam
AFP, Published on 07/11/2013
» A Japanese food labelling scandal widened Thursday after the luxury Okura hotel chain, which has hosted foreign VIPs including US President Barack Obama, admitted it had lied about food quality at its swanky restaurants.
Japan mis-labelling scandal spreads
AFP, Published on 06/11/2013
» Japan's hotels, restaurants and food shops were being warned Wednesday over dishonest labelling amid a growing scandal that is threatening to undermine the country's reputation for safe, high-quality produce.
Japan's luxury fruit masters grow money on trees
AFP, Published on 30/09/2013
» With melons that sell for the price of a new car and grapes that go for more than $100 a pop, Japan is a country where perfectly-formed fruit can fetch a fortune.
Thieves pinch 70,000-euro ring from Cannes store
AFP, Published on 21/08/2013
» Two thieves stole a 70,000 euro ($93,000) diamond ring from a Cannes jewellery store on Tuesday, pocketing the gem while a saleslady had her back turned, a police source said.