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Theresa May becomes Britain’s new prime minister 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

LONDON: Theresa May became British prime minister on Wednesday after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth shortly after the monarch accepted David Cameron’s resignation....

France to end military operations in Central Africa in October: Hollande 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Francois Hollande Paris: President Francois Hollande announced on Wednesday that France would end its military mission in the Central African Republic in October....

First funerals held for Dallas police slain in racially motivated ambush 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Police officers pay their respects ahead of the funeral for Officer Lorne Ahrens in Plano, Texas, U.S. July 13, 2016. Five officers, including...

France's whizz-kid economy minister Macron aims higher 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Ever since his appointment to the government in 2014, Emmanuel Macron has taken on cherished leftist ideals, questioning the 35-hour work week and...

Poland to spend on boosting its image, defending coal industry 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Photo courtesy: Greenpeace.org WARSAW: Poland’s state-controlled firms will pay $25 million per year to finance a foundation aimed at bolstering its reputation abroad,...

EU's Juncker pushes May for Brexit talks 'soon' 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

The outcome of the UK vote to leave the EU "has created a new situation which the United Kingdom and the European Union...

For first time in 9 years, Gaza crossing opens for goods: Israel 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Palestinians check vehicles upon arrival at Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza Strip July 13, 2016. Israel opened a second crossing with...

Boris Johnson appointed Britain's foreign minister 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

In a surprise announcement Boris Johnson, who had been seemingly cast into the political wilderness after the June 23 referendum, was handed a...

UN ready to work on proposal for combat force in South Sudan 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

South Sudan government soldiers parade in a camp in Juba on April 21, 2016. AFP / PETER MARTELL By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS:...

Trump, Supreme Court justice double down in war of words 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

This combination of pictures created on July 13, 2016 shows US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (L) in Washington, DC, on...

Hollande's hairdresser 'paid 10,000 euros a month' 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

The unpopular leader's hair has never been the topic of scrutiny, unlike other high-profile male politicians such as US presidential candidate Donald Trump...

Clinton says Trump is most divisive candidate ‘in our lifetimes’ 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

In a speech weighted with America’s complicated racial history, Democrat Hillary Clinton laced into Republican presidential rival Donald Trump on Wednesday, accusing him...

COLUMN: A year after nuclear deal, sanctions still hurt Iran 14 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

Iran President Hassan Rouhani. REUTERS / Faisal Mahmood By Amir Handjani It has been one year since Iran, the United States and five...

As fear of refugees rises, photo exhibition aims to turn positive lens on their lives 13 Jul 2016 - 06:28 pm

A child washes himself next to a watering hole in the refugees camp at the Greek-FYR of Macedonia border near the village of...

Are Egypt, Syria next in Turkey rapprochement drive? 13 Jul 2016 - 04:59 pm

Turkish Prime Minister and leader of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Binali Yildirim gestures as he delivers a speech during the...

Japan emperor intends to abdicate "in a few years" -NHK 13 Jul 2016 - 04:53 pm

Japan's Emperor Akihito (C) appears with Empress Michiko (R), Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Crown Princess Masako to well-wishers gathered to celebrate the...