New French government to take a pay cut AFP - 1 hour 7 minutes agoFrance's new government, under Socialist President Francois Hollande, gets down to work Thursday with the first order of business on their agenda being a pay cut for … More »New French government to take a pay cut
France's new government, under Socialist President Francois Hollande, gets down to work Thursday with the first order of business on their agenda being a pay cut for themselves.
ICC prosecutor OK with delay to trial of Kenyans Reuters - 7 hours agoUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said on Wednesday he would not oppose a delay to the start of a trial of four prominent … More »ICC prosecutor OK with delay to trial of Kenyans
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said on Wednesday he would not oppose a delay to the start of a trial of four prominent Kenyans, including two leading presidential hopefuls, accused of fuelling post-election violence in 2007.
Deposed Bissau ex-PM hopes to return and rule Reuters - 8 hours agoLISBON (Reuters) - Guinea Bissau's former prime minister and presidential frontrunner Carlos Gomes Junior said on Wednesday he hoped to return to run the African country … More »Deposed Bissau ex-PM hopes to return and rule
LISBON (Reuters) - Guinea Bissau's former prime minister and presidential frontrunner Carlos Gomes Junior said on Wednesday he hoped to return to run the African country once democracy was restored after an April 12 military coup.
Regret but no surprise Cannes lacks women directors Reuters - 12 hours agoCANNES, France (Reuters) - The absence of female directors from the 22-strong competition in Cannes this year is a "great pity", but reflects a global problem rather … More »Regret but no surprise Cannes lacks women directors
CANNES, France (Reuters) - The absence of female directors from the 22-strong competition in Cannes this year is a "great pity", but reflects a global problem rather than sexism specific to the world's biggest film festival, jury member Andrea Arnold said on Wednesday.
- Anarchists threaten Italy's PM Monti Reuters - 13 hours ago
LOCRI, Italy (Reuters) - An Italian anarchist group that has claimed responsibility for shooting the boss of a nuclear engineering firm threatened on Wednesday to target … More »Anarchists threaten Italy's PM Monti
LOCRI, Italy (Reuters) - An Italian anarchist group that has claimed responsibility for shooting the boss of a nuclear engineering firm threatened on Wednesday to target Prime Minister Mario Monti.
Charles Taylor says West manipulating war crimes cou … Reuters - 13 hours agoTHE HAGUE (Reuters) - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor said on Wednesday witnesses had been threatened and paid to testify against him in a trial that found him … More »Charles Taylor says West manipulating war crimes cou …
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor said on Wednesday witnesses had been threatened and paid to testify against him in a trial that found him guilty of crimes against humanity, and described the international court system as a tool of the West.
France's new prime minister readies fresh cabinet AFP - 17 hours agoPresident Francois Hollande's new Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault got straight to work hiring a cabinet on his first day on the job Wednesday, vowing to get France back … More »France's new prime minister readies fresh cabinet
President Francois Hollande's new Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault got straight to work hiring a cabinet on his first day on the job Wednesday, vowing to get France back on its feet.
ETA announces team for 'talks with France and Spain' AFP - 17 hours agoThe Basque separatist group ETA tried to pressure France and Spain to agree to direct negotiation with its leadership on Wednesday by announcing it had set up a delegation … More »ETA announces team for 'talks with France and Spain'
The Basque separatist group ETA tried to pressure France and Spain to agree to direct negotiation with its leadership on Wednesday by announcing it had set up a delegation for talks.
Taylor to reject call for 80-year sentence Reuters - Wed, May 16, 2012AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor will on Wednesday tell judges he bears no responsibility for atrocities during Sierra Leone's 11-year civil … More »Taylor to reject call for 80-year sentence
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor will on Wednesday tell judges he bears no responsibility for atrocities during Sierra Leone's 11-year civil war, rejecting the prosecution's demand for an 80-year sentence in a maximum-security British jail.
Rain, lightning, red carpet: Francois Hollande's first … AFP - Wed, May 16, 2012Francois Hollande had quite a first day as French president: swearing in, Champs Elysees parade in torrential rain, then a lightning strike to his plane en route to meet … More »Rain, lightning, red carpet: Francois Hollande's first …
Francois Hollande had quite a first day as French president: swearing in, Champs Elysees parade in torrential rain, then a lightning strike to his plane en route to meet the world's most powerful woman.
Possible lightning forces Hollande plane back AFP - Tue, May 15, 2012A possible lightning strike storm forced French President Francois Hollande's plane to return to Paris briefly as he headed for Berlin on his first trip abroad as head … More »Possible lightning forces Hollande plane back
A possible lightning strike storm forced French President Francois Hollande's plane to return to Paris briefly as he headed for Berlin on his first trip abroad as head of state on Tuesday, the defence ministry said.
- France's Hollande gives Sarkozy terse sendoff Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande gave his predecessor a terse send-off on Tuesday, omitting to wave Nicolas Sarkozy off from the steps of the Elysee … More »France's Hollande gives Sarkozy terse sendoff
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande gave his predecessor a terse send-off on Tuesday, omitting to wave Nicolas Sarkozy off from the steps of the Elysee palace and giving him only a cursory mention in his inaugural speech.
Iran-IAEA talks 'to resume on May 21' AFP - Tue, May 15, 2012Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog will meet again on May 21 to discuss Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, the IAEA chief inspector said Tuesday following two days of … More »Iran-IAEA talks 'to resume on May 21'
Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog will meet again on May 21 to discuss Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, the IAEA chief inspector said Tuesday following two days of closely-watched talks.
Unrepentant Mladic proud of his Bosnian "legacy" Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012(Reuters) - There is something shocking about Ratko Mladic in court. Old and infirm, he is a shadow of the strutting Bosnian Serb general who once struck fear into the … More »Unrepentant Mladic proud of his Bosnian "legacy"
(Reuters) - There is something shocking about Ratko Mladic in court. Old and infirm, he is a shadow of the strutting Bosnian Serb general who once struck fear into the hearts of Muslims and Croats.
France's Hollande says wants 'new path' in Europe AFP - Tue, May 15, 2012French President Francois Hollande said he wanted to "open a new path" in Europe after his inauguration on Tuesday following his May 6 election victory. More »France's Hollande says wants 'new path' in Europe
French President Francois Hollande said he wanted to "open a new path" in Europe after his inauguration on Tuesday following his May 6 election victory.
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