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Violence-ridden Haiti in limbo as transitional council wraps up
AFP, Published on 07/02/2026
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Nearly two years after it was created to restore order in impoverished, violence-ravaged Haiti, the transitional council is ending its work -- with no end to the crisis in sight.
Women's Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact
AFP, Published on 12/08/2025
» LONDON - Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women's Rugby World Cup, officials announced Monday.
Ex-Wales flanker Popham wants his day in court with rugby authorities
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» PARIS — Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, said he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in."
Military joins rescue efforts in flood-devastated western Canada
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» ABBOTSFORD (CANADA) - Canada's military on Thursday joined rescue efforts for flood devastated communities in westernmost British Columbia province, with thousands evacuated from their homes and a number of motorists missing after powerful mudslides.
Dementia victim Scarbrough joins rugby players' legal case
AFP, Published on 23/03/2021
» LONDON: Former England international Dan Scarbrough said Monday he had joined a legal case against several rugby authorities over their alleged failure to protect players from the risks of concussion.
Boeing's embattled chief faces tough crowd at Paris Air Show
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» PARIS: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will have his work cut out for him at the Paris Air Show this week as he tries to reassure airlines and industry partners over the fate of its flagship 737 MAX plane, indefinitely grounded after two fatal crashes.
Europe's air forces risk falling behind as US and China bulk up
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» PARIS: As European leaders prepare to formalise Monday the launch of a next-generation combat jet, analysts warn the continent's air forces are increasingly outpaced by American and soon Chinese aerospace industries that are swimming in cash.
Hard choices as Macron charts France's energy future
AFP, Published on 27/11/2018
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron earned global plaudits for pledging to "Make our planet great again," but he faces a moment of truth at home Tuesday in presenting his multi-year roadmap for France's transition to cleaner energy.
Haiti tense after unpopular fuel price hike
AFP, Published on 07/07/2018
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Roadblocks went up in protest and gunshots sounded in the capital of impoverished Haiti Friday, ahead of a fuel price rise to comply with an International Monetary Fund agreement.
French tycoon charged in Africa corruption probe
AFP, Published on 26/04/2018
» PARIS - Billionaire French industrialist Vincent Bollore was charged Wednesday as part of a probe into allegations his company helped two African leaders win elections in return for lucrative contracts, after two days of questioning by police.