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France's vote ripples across Europe, markets, diplomacy

Saturday, 6 May 2017, 14:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Whatever the result of France's presidential election, the choice will resonate far beyond France's borders, from extremist strongholds in Syria to Hong Kong trading floors and the halls of the U.N....

As bitter French campaign ends, Macron's team hit by hack

Saturday, 6 May 2017, 07:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron said it suffered a "massive and coordinated" hacking attack and document leak that it called a bid to destabilize Sunday's presidential...

Prince Philip will stop carrying out royal engagements in autumn

Thursday, 4 May 2017, 11:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, will stop carrying out public engagements this fall, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday. The palace said in a statement that Philip, who is 95, has...

Le Pen and Macron clash in no holds-barred debate in France

Thursday, 4 May 2017, 11:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The only face-to-face televised debate between France's presidential candidates turned into an uncivil, no-holds-barred head-on clash of styles, politics and personalities...

EU's Brexit rules limit talks to debts, citizens' rights

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is making it legally impossible for Britain to tackle key issues like trade with its European partners until its debts have been settled. A draft of the mandate outlining how...

Updated: EU Brexit chief warns time running out for talks

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The British government minister charged with overseeing the country's withdrawal from the European Union has rejected the notion that Britain will be forced to pay a 100 billion-euro ($109 billion)...

Temporary border control in Italy throughout G7 summit

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 17:08 Last update: about 11 years ago

In view of the upcoming G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy on 26-27 May 2017, prospective visitors to Italy during this period are advised to be prepared to pass through and undergo border...

Mum fractures baby's skull, tries to blame 6-year-old

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 15:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Police say a Pennsylvania woman fractured her infant's skull and tried to blame the injuries on her 6-year-old son. Stroud Area Regional police say doctors determined the injuries to the...

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