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US, EU leaders boycott Saudi meeting
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and senior ministers from Europe on Thursday pulled out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia, deepening the kingdom's isolation amid an uproar over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Amidst US protectionism, EU builds Asia ties
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» BRUSSELS: European leaders sought to build support from Asia Thursday in defence of free trade and the fight against climate change, to counter the growing protectionism of President Donald Trump's America.
US stem cell researcher 'faked results'
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: A cardiovascular specialist known for his stem cell research has seen his once high-flying career falter as several top-flight US institutions have accused him of falsifying data in his studies.
US downgrades Palestinian mission into Israel embassy
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States downgraded its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Thursday, placing it under the authority of the US embassy to Israel.
WhatsApp dirty tricks alleged in Brazil presidential race
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» SAO PAULO - Allegations of a dirty tricks campaign on WhatsApp dominated Brazil's presidential election race on Thursday, turning attention to social media manipulation following abuses uncovered in the last US election and Britain's Brexit referendum.
Royals Harry and Meghan go barefoot on Bondi
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» SYDNEY - British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes and donned tropical garlands Friday, as they hit Sydney's famed Bondi beach for the latest stop on their Australian tour.
French MP proposes 'glottophobia' law after southern accent mocked
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» PARIS - A French MP on Thursday announced the tabling of a bill to outlaw regional linguistic discrimination, "glottophobia", after a prominent politician mocked a journalist's southern accent.
Friends of Read Madrid's Benzema suspected of attempted kidnapping
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» PARIS - Associates of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema are suspected of involvement in an attempted kidnapping with the aim of recuperating money owed to the star player, French news site Mediapart reported on Thursday.
Spotlight on Mourinho once more as Liverpool, Man City seek winning return
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» LONDON - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho remains the centre of attention when the former Chelsea boss returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Canada pot stores run out of supplies, more lineups
AFP, Published on 19/10/2018
» OTTAWA - Day two of legal recreational cannabis in Canada on Thursday saw more long lineups outside pot stores and supply shortages in parts of the country.