Category Archives: World
French presidential choice: Risk Le Pen or settle for Macron
PARIS - After an election campaign like no other, France is about to have a president like no other: either Marine Le Pen, a far-right populist who could reshape Europe’s post-war order and beco...
May 05, 2017
Macron, the political newbie who may become French president
PARIS - French centrist Emmanuel Macron has already achieved an immense task: A former outsider with little political experience, he is now the front-runner in France’s presidential race, bankin...
May 05, 2017
France's vote ripples across Europe, markets, diplomacy
PARIS - Whatever the result of France’s presidential election, the choice will resonate far beyond France’s borders, from extremist strongholds in Syria to Hong Kong trading floors and the...
May 05, 2017
A polished Le Pen maintains gritty image in French vote
PARIS - The months of grueling campaigning have polished her image. The driving ambition has been softened to widen her appeal to French voters. But Marine Le Pen has not lost the gritty, populist edg...
May 05, 2017
AP Interview: Le Pen tells AP she 'changed everything'
PARIS - French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen told The Associated Press on Friday that whether or not she wins Sunday’s runoff vote, “we changed everything.” In an in...
May 05, 2017
Michelle Obama: My passion for education will linger on
NEW YORK - Former first lady Michelle Obama said Friday that her departure from the White House won’t end her passion for education. She made the comment at a New York City event marking College...
May 05, 2017
Vogue's Anna Wintour made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON - Britain’s monarch has met a queen of the fashion world, as Vogue editor Anna Wintour was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Wintour was made a dame - fem...
May 05, 2017
Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang
BOSTON - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was once disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigati...
May 05, 2017
German airport offers prayer booth in 65 languages
BERLIN - Feeling nervous before your flight? Travellers at one German airport can now receive spiritual solace by entering a booth and listening to a prayer of their choice before boarding the plane. ...
May 05, 2017
Puerto Rico to close 179 public schools amid crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico is closing 179 public schools in a move expected to save more than $7 million amid a deep economic crisis that has sparked an exodus to the U.S. mainland in the pas...
May 05, 2017