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Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn
December 5, 2018
Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn
Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor in charge of the Russia election meddling probe, recommended Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s former…
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
December 5, 2018
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to “yellow vest” protesters, even raising…
Briton says psychologically tortured in UAE detention
December 5, 2018
Briton says psychologically tortured in UAE detention
A British man convicted in the United Arab Emirates for spying said Wednesday he was psychologically tortured and that…
Row over ‘traitor’ philosopher Kant roils Russian hometown
December 5, 2018
Row over ‘traitor’ philosopher Kant roils Russian hometown
German philosopher Immanuel Kant has sparked an unexpected controversy in his Russian hometown over the prospect of naming the airport…
Divided UK braces for once-in-a-lifetime Brexit vote
December 5, 2018
Divided UK braces for once-in-a-lifetime Brexit vote
As British MPs prepare for a historic vote on the future of Brexit, the country is back on a…
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
December 5, 2018
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
The French government has backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out…
EU finance ministers reach eurozone reform deal
December 4, 2018
EU finance ministers reach eurozone reform deal
EU finance ministers agreed reforms to better fight against a financial crisis on Tuesday that fell short of the…
Hegerberg says ‘twerk’ request doesn’t overshadow historic Ballon d’Or
December 4, 2018
Hegerberg says ‘twerk’ request doesn’t overshadow historic Ballon d’Or
Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg said the introduction of a women’s Ballon d’Or was a “big step forward” for the…
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
December 4, 2018
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
They were promised a “peace diamond” dividend in the Sierra Leone village of Koryardu after the stone they handed…
Italy police arrest mafia’s new ‘boss of bosses’ in Sicily
December 4, 2018
Italy police arrest mafia’s new ‘boss of bosses’ in Sicily
ROME (Reuters) – Italian police have arrested the new head of the Sicilian mafia and 45 other alleged mobsters in…