Nascent French government under pressure on multiple fronts French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s hard-won new government faced pressure from day one on Sunday,…
More shelter beds and a crackdown on tents means fewer homeless encampments in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sidewalks once teeming with tents, tarps and people passed out next…
A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Corrections has spent September moving hundreds of…
Angry French cognac makers see red over Chinese tariffs threat Frustrated cognac producers in southwestern France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of…
Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever Pig farmer Alberto Cavagnini has slaughtered 1,600 of his hogs due to swine fever, a…
UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crises Global leaders are gathering in New York on Sunday for a “Summit of the Future”…
Marxist leader set to become Sri Lanka’s next president A previously fringe Marxist politician was on course Sunday to become Sri Lanka’s next leader…
From blades to pull-up bars: UK charity tackles knife crime Ben Wintour looked over the equipment that made up the London outdoor exercise park: pull-up…
Swiss vote on pensions and environment protections Switzerland may be associated with pristine natural landscapes, but environmentalists sounding the alarm over its…
UAE leader seeks to deepen ‘strategic’ ties in US visit during Mideast crisis UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due Monday in Washington for a…