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Algeria army chief demands Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» ALGIERS - Algeria's army chief called Tuesday for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be declared unfit to govern, following weeks of mass protests demanding the ailing leader step down after two decades in power.
Algeria army chief demands Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» ALGIERS - Algeria's army chief called Tuesday for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be declared unfit to govern, following weeks of mass protests demanding the ailing leader step down.
Venezuela declares holiday as new blackout grips country
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» CARACAS - Venezuela decreed a 24-hour holiday Tuesday to cope with a new near-nationwide blackout that the government alleged was caused by an "attack" targeting its main hydroelectric plant.
China, EU 'advancing together', says Xi, amid US tensions
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» PARIS - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the growing convergence between Beijing and the European Union on global issues from climate change to trade, urging the two sides to overcome their "suspicions."
Up to 500,000 displaced by southern Africa cyclone
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» BEIRA (MOZAMBIQUE) - Survivors of a cyclone that pummelled southern Africa began receiving medicine, food and tents Tuesday as floodwaters receded, while officials warned up to 500,000 people are displaced in the storm-struck region.
European Parliament adopts copyright reform in blow to big tech
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The European Parliament on Tuesday adopted controversial copyright reforms championed by news publishers and the music business, delivering a blow to the tech giants that lobbied furiously against it.
Brexit, a threat to Britain's sporting hegemony?
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» PARIS - Can British sport, which has benefited massively from the opening of European borders, survive Brexit? Experts say the uncertainty created by Britain's probable EU exit could undermine the multi-billion-dollar Premier League and Formula One.
UK parliament plots Brexit plan B
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» LONDON - Britain's parliament sought a new Brexit strategy Tuesday after seizing the initiative from Prime Minister Theresa May in a historic vote, with the risk of a chaotic "no-deal" departure looming.
Pro-regime party says it's on verge of forming coalition
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/03/2019
» Palang Pracharath Party's secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong on Tuesday insisted it would gather enough House seats to form a coalition government and would definitely nominate Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister.
Pheu Thai to announce coalition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2019
» At least six pro-democracy parties led by Pheu Thai will hold a briefing on their intention to form the government even without Bhumjaithai or the Democrats on Wednesday morning.