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'No alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on Monday that there is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
Report damns Church of England over handling of abuse
AFP, Published on 06/10/2020
» LONDON - The Church of England was on Tuesday criticised in a damning report for protecting predatory priests rather than young victims of sexual abuse.
Mega rally as Trump begins first official India visit
AFP, Published on 24/02/2020
» AHMEDABAD, India: US President Donald Trump arrived in India on Monday for a lightning visit featuring a huge rally at the world's biggest cricket stadium and other high-profile photo opportunities, but likely short on concrete achievements.
Gutsy Atletico given hope after surprise win over Liverpool
AFP, Published on 19/02/2020
» MADRID: Liverpool were the victims of an old-fashioned Atletico Madrid masterclass on Tuesday as Diego Simeone's side ground out a 1-0 win in Madrid to give themselves hope of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.
Obama's parting message: We'll be fine
Published on 19/01/2017
» WASHINGTON - "We're going to be okay."
Prayers after US shooting, but likely no action on gun control
AFP, Published on 04/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - There will be plenty of prayers in the wake of the latest mass shooting in the United States, but little concrete action on gun control is expected from lawmakers, despite pressure from Americans weary of the violence.
Singapore activists condemn treatment of anti-Lee teen
AFP, Published on 04/07/2015
» SINGAPORE - Prominent Singaporean intellectuals, artists and activists Saturday criticised the government's "harsh" treatment of a teenage boy behind online attacks on the late former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
All-star Gus Van Sant movie flops at Cannes
AFP, Published on 16/05/2015
» CANNES (FRANCE) - On paper, it looked enticing: a high-stakes drama of love and loss by Gus Van Sant starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and Naomi Watts and mostly set in Japan.
Australia spy agency offered to share data on citizens: report
AFP, Published on 02/12/2013
» Australia's spy agency offered to share information about its own citizens with foreign intelligence partners, according to leaked documents published Monday, sparking calls for an inquiry.
Kim Ki-duk: South Korea's soulful director with a message
AFP, Published on 09/09/2012
» South Korean director Kim Ki-duk told AFP in an interview before winning best movie at the Venice festival on Saturday that his "Pieta" was a new start in his unusual career that began with no film training.