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French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 16:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron....

As Brexit stalls, supporters protest betrayal of their dream

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 14:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

With Britain's departure from the European Union likely to be put on hold, some Brexit supporters fear their dream is dying. But they aren't giving up without a fight - or at least, a long...

EU official floats 2-stage delay to Brexit

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 11:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A senior European Union official is floating the possibility of a two-step delay to Britain's departure from the bloc, currently scheduled for March 29. Britain is expected to seek a short delay...

When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, 1 man ran at him

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 10:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Those who watched Brenton Tarrant growing up in the sleepy Australian country town of Grafton say they had no inkling of the potential evil he allegedly unleashed in merciless gunfire at two New...

School building collapses in Nigeria with scores said inside

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 18:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A three-story building collapsed in Nigeria on Wednesday with scores of school children thought to be inside, setting off frantic rescue efforts in the country's crowded commercial capital. An...

European agency grounds all Boeing 737 Max 8

Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 18:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a directive grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 model aircraft following two recent deadly crashes. The grounding applies to all European Union...

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