US Ryder Cup golfers to be paid $200,000 stipend
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US golfers will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time after the PGA of America unveiled a program on…
Palestinian economy facing unprecedented crisis: World Bank
Washington (AFP) – The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly…
Student, teacher killed in latest US school shooting
Washington (AFP) – A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and wounding several others before being found dead, officials…
Trump calls rebel victory in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey
Washington (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a…
After budget row, French MPs pass 'special law' to keep show on the road
Paris (AFP) – More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed…
Gerry Adams to stand civil trial in 2026 over IRA bombs
London (AFP) – Politician Gerry Adams, whose Sinn Fein party was once the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, will stand trial in 2026 in a civil case brought…
Trump defends health pick RFK Jr over vaccine stance
Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump defended his nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy for health secretary as the US president elect offered up debunked data linking vaccines and autism…
UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew
London (AFP) – The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy.…
Spain handed kind Women's Euro 2025 draw, holders England in tough group
Lausanne (AFP) – World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament…
Cameroon leader urges 'urgent action' on central African economy
Yaoundé (AFP) – Issued on: 16/12/2024 - 18:43