Former French president Jacques Chirac dies, aged 86
Former President Jacques Chirac, a political chameleon who dominated French politics for decades in roles ranging from mayor of Paris to the second-longest serving leader...
‘Chameleon Bonaparte’ Chirac dominated French politics for decades
Former French President Jacques Chirac, who died on Thursday aged 86, dominated French politics for decades and stirred national pride with his opposition to the...
EU to hit seven more Venezuelan officials with sanctions – diplomats
The European Union will impose economic sanctions on another seven people close to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday, three EU diplomats said, freezing their...
UK sees disease outbreak risk as child vaccination rates drop
Rates of protection for children in England from many serious but vaccine-preventable diseases dropped in the past year in what UK health officials said was...
Strong quake near Indonesia’s Ambon kills at least 20
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake that hit Indonesia’s eastern province of Maluku has killed at least 20 people, damaged buildings and sent people fleeing to the...
Five years after student disappearances, Mexico digs for remains in new dump
Mexican officials have begun scouring new sites for the remains of 43 student teachers including a dump near where they disappeared five years ago, after...
Sri Lanka PM’s party nominates Premadasa as its presidential candidate
Sri Lanka’s housing minister and deputy leader of the ruling United National Party (UNP) Sajith Premadasa will run as its candidate in the Nov. 16...
Resurrected Patou shows off chic, laid-back new look in Paris
Models in dresses with lace trimmings, Navy-style officer jackets and wide denim jeans stand around chatting or reading books at designer Guillaume Henry’s show. Rough...
Lanvin shows off capes and flowing looks in lush catwalk garden
Models at Lanvin’s fashion show in Paris shrugged off the drizzle for a stroll through a dreamy museum garden on Wednesday, showing off long dresses,...
HK leader says main responsibility for ending crisis lies with government
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday she had to hold talks with the people no matter how difficult they may be, as she...