US, France, Germany, UK Urge ‘De-escalation’ In Syria: Joint Statement
Text size The United States and its allies France, Germany and Britain called Sunday for “de-escalation” in Syria…
Social Democrats Overtake PM’s Party In Iceland Vote: Reports Citing Final Count
Text size Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats overtook the governing Independence Party of Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson after a…
Moody’s Downgrades Hungary Outlook On Institutional ‘Weaknesses’
Text size The US ratings agency Moody’s downgraded its outlook for Hungary’s government debt Friday citing “institutional and…
S&P Maintains France Economy Rating And Outlook
Text size Ratings agency S&P on Friday maintained its grade for the French economy saying the outlook was…
‘Slap In The Face’: Chad Stuns France With Goodbye
Text size The method and timing of Chad’s announcement that it is ending military cooperation with France wrongfooted…
France Envoy Urges Lebanon To Pick President
Text size France’s special envoy on Friday said it was urgent for Lebanon to elect a president, after…
Chad Says Ending Military Cooperation With France
Text size Chad announced Thursday that it was ending military cooperation with former colonial power France, just hours…
EU Diplomat Says Held ‘Frank Exchange’ With Iranians Over Nuclear Issue
Text size The EU’s Enrique Mora said he held “frank” talks Thursday with senior Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s…
France Urges Ceasefire In Sudan War, Pledges Aid To Chad
Text size France’s foreign minister on Thursday called on foreign nations to stop helping the warring sides in…
China Slams Taiwan ‘Independence Separatists’ Over Lai Overseas Trip
Text size Beijing on Thursday condemned Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s planned visits to Hawaii and the US territory…
Ukraine’s Energy Sector ‘Under Massive Enemy Attack’: Minister
Text size Ukraine’s power infrastructure was “under massive enemy attack” on Thursday, the country’s energy minister said, after…
Court To Rule On Ineligibility For France’s Le Pen In March
Text size French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen will learn in March whether she will be declared ineligible…