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Analysis-Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in...
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Soccer-France captain Mbappe says extremes are knocking on door of power
DUESSELDORF, Germany - Kylian Mbappe found himself at the centre of his country's political turmoil on the eve of France's opening game...
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Italy PM says EU states won't be directly involved in G7 Ukraine loan
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy - European Union states won't be directly involved for now in a $50 billion loan that Group of Seven nations plan...
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Olympics-Some Russians make the cut for Paris Olympics but others fail vetting process
BERLIN - The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at next month's Paris Olympics, with a total of...
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far right
PARIS -Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of...
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Italy's Meloni shows her arch-conservative credentials at G7 summit
BARI, Italy - Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major international...
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Italy's Meloni hails G7, brushes off abortion controversy
BORGO EGNAZIA - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday hailed the achievements of the Group of Seven summit she chaired and...
Jun 15, 20242 min read
France, Germany, Britain condemn Iran's steps to expand nuclear programme
PARIS - France, Germany and Britain on Saturday condemned Iran’s latest steps, as reported by the IAEA, to further expand its nuclear...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
Palestinian swimmer hopes to lift spirits of Gazans at Olympics
DUBAI - Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab, who is training for the 2024 Olympic Games, has a mission. He wants to represent...
Jun 15, 20242 min read
G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy -Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of...
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Argentina's Milei set for IMF meet at G7 after greeting Biden
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei will meet on Friday with the managing director of the International Monetary...
Jun 14, 20241 min read
G7 leaders launch initiative for global food security
BARI, Italy - Group of Seven leaders have pledged to step up efforts against global malnutrition, according to a draft statement on...
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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