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EXPLAINER: Why Indo-Pacific countries are joining the NATO summit
WASHINGTON - Joining this week's meeting of NATO leaders in Washington will be some countries far from Europe or North America -...
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum
PARIS - France's left has a Jean-Luc Mélenchon problem. The towering firebrand of France's hard-left, Melenchon's France Unbowed (LFI)...
Jul 10, 20243 min read
In Olympics push, France ramps up war on fakes
PARIS - In the touristy Saint-Ouen flea market, not far from the Stade de France where athletes will compete in this summer's Paris...
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Analysis-Soccer-Feeble France exit Euros having failed to live up to the hype
MUNICH, Germany - French fans felt a familiar feeling of gloom on Tuesday while watching their team fall to a 2-1 semi-final defeat by...
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to forcefully defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion at the NATO summit in Washington on...
Jul 10, 20244 min read
Soccer-Spanish teenager Yamal coy over 'dream come true' wonder strike
MUNICH, Germany - Spain teenager Lamine Yamal on Tuesday sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France, but said...
Jul 10, 20242 min read
NATO Washington summit: Who are the leaders to watch?
Leaders of NATO's 32 member countries meet this week in Washington for a summit of the transatlantic security alliance, with further...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
French left wants to rule but centrists demand a role
PARIS - French political leaders from the left-wing bloc that came first in Sunday's legislative election said they intended to govern...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
France's allies relieved by Le Pen loss but wonder what's next
LONDON/BRUSSELS - Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief after Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on...
Jul 8, 20243 min read
France shifts to the left, risks policy paralysis
PARIS - France faced a hung parliament and difficult negotiations starting Monday to form a government, after a surprise left-wing surge...
Jul 8, 20244 min read
QUOTES-French political leaders on how to find a government majority
PARIS - France will have a hung parliament after Sunday's parliamentary election, making it necessary for political leaders to figure out...
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Germany's Habeck sees French election result as challenge for relations
STUTTGART - German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck welcomed the left's win against the far right in the French election but warned that...
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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