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Charlie Hebdo attacks: Paris gunman buried in secret grave

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 19:19 Last update: about 11 years ago

One of the brothers who launched a deadly attack against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has been buried in an unmarked grave. Said Kouachi was buried secretly late on Friday in the...

Oil embargo among EU options to press for peace in Libya

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 16:25 Last update: about 11 years ago

An oil embargo is one tactic the European Union could use to press for a solution to the crisis in Libya, according to a discussion paper drawn up by the EU's diplomatic service. The embargo was...

AP Exclusive: Academy president responds to Oscar firestorm

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 15:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Responding for the first time to the firestorm that erupted over the lack of diversity in this year's Oscar nominations, film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs says the all-white acting slate...

Charlie Hebdo cover causes unrest in Muslim world

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 13:11 Last update: about 11 years ago

Parts of the Muslim world erupted in anger after Friday prayers, with protests against the latest Charlie Hebdo cover - featuring Mohammed on the cover - devolving into riots in several key cities...

AP Interview: Miss Universe reflects as her reign winds down

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 07:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

When Gabriela Isler wakes up on Jan. 25, it will mark the 441st and final time that she will begin a day while wearing the title of Miss Universe. Then, as she put it, she becomes "just Gabby"...

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