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ECOWAS threatens 'targeted sanctions' over Guinea Bissau coup
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» ABUJA - West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday threatened "targeted sanctions" on anyone obstructing Guinea-Bissau's return to civilian rule following last month's coup.
Nigeria arrests leaders of terror group accused of 2022 jailbreak
AFP, Published on 17/08/2025
» LAGOS - Nigerian officials said Saturday they had arrested the alleged leaders of a jihadist group behind a 2022 jailbreak in the capital Abuja that temporarily freed hundreds of inmates.
2025 Tour de France adds Montmartre suspense
AFP, Published on 21/05/2025
» PARIS - The Tour de France will make three circuits of the historic Paris district of Montmartre on its last stage this year in what organisers said Wednesday would add a competitive finale to the world's greatest bike race.
Edinburgh to host start of 2027 Tour de France
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS - The 2027 Tour de France will start in Edinburgh with the first three stages taking place in Scotland, England and Wales, the organisers ASO announced at a ceremony in the Scottish capital on Wednesday.
Rare strike closes Japanese department store
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» TOKYO - The shutters came down on one of Japan's best-known department stores on Thursday in the retail sector's first strike for six decades, sparked by fears that its mooted new US owner will slash jobs.
First strike in six decades closes famous Japan department store
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» TOKYO - The shutters were down on one of Japan's best-known department stores on Thursday in the sector's first strike for six decades, sparked by fears that its mooted new US owner will slash jobs.
Tour de France fan who caused pile-up set to avoid jail
AFP, Published on 15/10/2021
» BREST (FRANCE) - The spectator behind one of the biggest pile-ups in Tour de France history appeared in court Thursday charged with injuring dozens of riders but seemed set to avoid jail after prosecutors demanded a suspended sentence.
Yoshihide Suga set to become Japan's next prime minister
AFP, Published on 16/09/2020
» TOKYO - Japan's parliament votes Wednesday for the country's next prime minister, with powerful cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga all but assured the top job, as Shinzo Abe ends his record-breaking tenure.
Race for new Japan PM starts after shock resignation
AFP, Published on 29/08/2020
» TOKYO - The race to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off informally on Saturday, with several contenders announcing their plans to stand, a day after Japan's longest-serving leader announced his resignation.
Japan PM Abe stepping down over health: local media
AFP, Published on 28/08/2020
» TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to resign over health problems, local media reported Friday, in a bombshell development that will end a record-setting tenure with no clear successor yet in place.