- Trump presidency ‘good news’ for the world, says controversial French author Houellebecq
Controversial French author Michel Houellebecq has again raised eyebrows with a quasi defense of the US president. Under Donald Trump, "America is no longer the world’s leading power," he said, adding: This is "good news for the rest of the world".
read more ...53 mins ago - French study recommends legalising therapeutic cannabis
A scientific committee convened by the French government has concluded that it might be “appropriate” to legalise cannabis for therapeutic use in a report made public on Thursday.
read more ...3 hours ago - Brazil ‘orders arrest’ of fugitive Italian guerrilla Battisti
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Cesare Battisti, an Italian former left-wing guerrilla convicted of murder in his country, opening the way for his extradition, Globo TV reported on Thursday.
read more ...5 hours ago - US Senate votes to end military support for Saudi coalition in Yemen
The US Senate dealt President Donald Trump a double blow over Saudi Arabia on Thursday, approving a resolution to end US military support for the war in Yemen, and another holding the Saudi crown prince responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
read more ...7 hours ago - EU leaders unmoved by May’s plea over Brexit deal
EU leaders rebuffed a plea by Theresa May on Thursday to help her sell her Brexit deal to parliament, warning she must set out exactly what she wants -- and announcing they would step up contingency plans in case the deal collapses.
read more ...8 hours ago - DR Congo election campaign: ‘I saw police open fire’ on opposition supporters17 hours ago
- Yemen rivals agree Hodeida ceasefire, UN chief says
UN chief Antonio Guterres announced Thursday a series of breakthroughs in talks with rivals in the Yemen conflict, including a ceasefire for a vital port.
read more ...21 hours ago - French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack
The French government on Thursday urged "yellow vest" protesters not to hold another round of demonstrations this weekend as police hunted for a second day for the fugitive gunman who attacked a Christmas market in the eastern city of Strasbourg.
read more ...21 hours ago - Israel finds secret Hezbollah tunnels running from Lebanon into its territory
Israel has for the first time discovered tunnels running into Israeli territory from Lebanon, dug over a number of years by Lebanese militant Shiite group Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a military operation – dubbed “Northern Shield” – to search for more tunnels; three have so far been found that are as sophisticated as those dug by
read more ...1 day ago - Trump’s ex-lawyer Cohen sentenced to three years in hush-money scandal
US President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen delivered a blistering attack on his ex-boss as he was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for multiple crimes.
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