French CGT union gives ultimatum to government to withdraw pension plan
Empty platforms at Gare Montparnasse train station PARIS, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France’s CGT union threatened to double its protests…
France to extradite Argentine torture suspect
PARIS, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France will extradite Argentinian Mario Sandoval to Buenos Aires to face trial over the torture…
Colombia peace court exhumes bodies in extrajudicial killings case
A forensic doctor examines the bones of an unidentified victim which is analysed in the lab of the Attorney-General’s office…
‘Freedom march’ marks 30 years since Romania’s revolution
TIMISOARA, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Romania kicked off a series of commemorations to mark 30 years since the overthrow of…
Update: Bad weather in southwest France claims third victim
The Garonne river’s overflooded bank following strong winds and heavy rains in Bordeaux BORDEAUX (France), Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fierce…
US expelled two Chinese diplomats on spying claims: Report
The US and Chinese flags WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States quietly expelled two Chinese embassy officials in September…
US trade negotiator hails ‘remarkable’ deal with China
Robert Lighthizer (centre) chats with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, looking on WASHINGTON, Dec 16…
General election 2019: PM Johnson to welcome new MPs to Westminster
Prime Minister Boris Johnson LONDON, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address his new intake of Conservative…
Botswana bans hunters after killing of research elephant
Botswana’s government has revoked the licences of two professional hunters who shot dead a research elephant and then destroyed its…
West African leaders meet over Niger Army Base attack
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou received the bodies of the dead soldiers on Friday NIAMEY, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Leaders from west African countries…