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Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray
AFP, Published on 12/12/2018
» WASHINGTON: American farmers have been forced to warehouse a bumper crop of soybeans, or sell at a loss, while a Midwest medical supply company is considering shipping production overseas amid growing uncertainty.
Malaysia ex-PM faces barrage of charges over $681 mn bank balance
AFP, Published on 20/09/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's ex-leader Najib Razak arrived in court Thursday to face a barrage of charges relating to $681 million of state funds that allegedly ended up in his personal bank account.
How a plan to save Kenya's rhino left 11 dead in historic blunder
AFP, Published on 30/08/2018
» NAIROBI - It was a disaster that left wildlife lovers around the globe appalled and baffled.
Suspects in 2003 French gem heist found in Serbia
AFP, Published on 21/07/2018
» UZICE, Serbia: They believed they were safe but a few blood drops betrayed them: 15 years after a daring robbery at a French jewellery store, the four alleged perpetrators have been found -- in Serbia.
EU leaders to deal Macron eurozone reform setback
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders will tackle watered-down proposals to reform the euro single currency on Friday, with an ambitious plan for a eurozone budget wanted by French President Emmanuel Macron left on the sidelines.
Migrant door barely ajar as populists prepare to rule Italy
AFP, Published on 21/05/2018
» ROME: The impending arrival of an anti-establishment, far-right government in Italy heralds even more controversy over how to deal with the flow of migrants as it raises the spectre of mass expulsions.
Malaysia's Mahathir sworn in as world's oldest leader
AFP, Published on 11/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Ninety-two-year-old Mahathir Mohamad was sworn in as the world's oldest elected leader late Thursday after a stunning election win that swept Malaysia's establishment from power after more than six decades.
Sarkozy blasts 'lack of evidence' for corruption charges
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» PARIS - French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy blasted what he said was a lack of evidence for the corruption charges against him over claims the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi funded his 2007 election campaign, in his court statement published Thursday.
Sarkozy charged over suspected Kadhafi campaign financing
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» PARIS - Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was charged with corruption and illegal campaign financing on Wednesday over allegations that the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped fund his 2007 election campaign, a judicial source told AFP.
Sarkozy faces second day of questioning in Libya probe
AFP, Published on 21/03/2018
» PARIS - Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to police custody on Wednesday for a second day of questioning over allegations the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped finance his 2007 election campaign, sources close to the inquiry told AFP.