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France, others to recognize Palestinian state at UN
France and other countries prepared to recognize a Palestinian state as the UN's centerpiece diplomatic week got underway Monday, following a rash of Western governments in symbolically endorsing statehood and sparking Israel's wrath.
IAEA says Iran nuclear diplomacy at a 'difficult juncture'
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture" but dialogue would continue.
Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday appointed a "personal representative for investment" charged with bringing new business to Germany as part of efforts to revive the struggling economy.
Russia offers to extend nuclear arms limits with US by one year
Russia offered Monday to keep abiding by the nuclear warhead limits in a key treaty with the United States once it expires in February, but only for one year and if Washington did the same.
French town halls defy government warning to fly Palestinian flags
Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.
French zoo returns poorly panda and partner to China
Two pandas at a zoo in central France will return to China in November after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, the park's director told AFP on Monday.
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes in Italy
Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to "denounce the genocide in Gaza", which included transport strikes and port blockades.
Israeli army operations stir fears in Syria's Quneitra
Rubble and Hebrew graffiti mark Israel's presence in Syria's Quneitra province, where people accuse the southern neighbour's troops of demolitions, detentions and forced displacement -- defying ongoing security talks between the two sides.
French town halls fly Palestinian flag despite government warning
Almost two dozen town halls in France were on Monday flying the Palestinian flag from their entrances in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.
Japan PM candidate vows 'Nordic' gender balance
The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.
France, others to recognize Palestinian state as UN week gets underway
France and other countries prepared to recognize a Palestinian state as the UN's centerpiece diplomatic week gets underway Monday, following a rash of Western governments in symbolicly endorsing statehood and sparking Israel's wrath.
Arrest tally grows after Philippine anti-corruption protest clashes
Police in the Philippine capital arrested more than 200 people during clashes with masked protesters that erupted on a day of largely peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations, a spokeswoman said Monday.
North Korea's Kim open to US talks, has 'fond memories' of Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has "fond memories" of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks with the United States -- if he can keep his nukes.
Moldova's powerful diaspora courted in battle between Moscow and West
Seven years after moving to Ireland, Natalia Stirbu still goes home to Moldova to vote -- part of a powerful diaspora whose ballots could prove decisive in the small country's battle between Moscow and the West.
Moldovan voters face crossroads between Russia and EU
Moldovans will vote this week in tense parliamentary elections which its president has called the "most consequential" in the small country's history, as it teeters between its powerful neighbour Russia and the West.
In Sudan, 'never again' has proved untrue: UNHCR chief
After the bloody civil war in Sudan's Darfur region 20 years ago, the world said "never again."
Tens of thousands rally against Hungary PM Orban's media spending
Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.
Polls close in army-run Guinea's vote on new constitution
Guineans flocked on Sunday to vote on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also allow the junta leader who seized power four years ago to run for president.
Western powers recognise Palestinian state, drawing Israeli fury
Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognised the State of Palestine, a historic shift in decades of Western foreign policy that drew swift anger from Israel.
Brazilians protest bill boosting lawmakers' immunity
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Sunday in anger at moves by Congress to boost lawmakers' immunity and push for amnesty that could include far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of trying to stage a coup.
Cheers, hugs at Palestinian mission as UK recognises statehood
As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain's landmark decision to recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, the small team in the Palestinian mission to the UK erupted in cheers of joy.
Military-ruled Guinea votes on new constitution
Guineans voted Sunday on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the junta leader who seized power four years ago to run for president.
Wealth tax economist hits back at French tycoon's 'pseudo-academic' claim
An economist behind a wealth tax plan embraced by the French left on Sunday urged France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, to show "respect for the truth" after the luxury goods tycoon described him as a "pseudo-academic" who wanted to "destroy the French economy".
Outcry after Trump urges Justice Department to charge his enemies
The top US Democratic senator warned Sunday that President Donald Trump's call for the Justice Department to take action against his enemies puts America on a path to dictatorship.
France's richest man riles left with attack on 'pseudo-academic' behind tax plan
Left-wing figures in France on Sunday reacted with uproar after the country's richest man the luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault described an academic behind a wealth tax plan as a "far-left activist" who wanted to "destroy the French economy".
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger.
Embattled Turkey opposition re-elects leader at party congress
Turkey's main opposition CHP re-elected its leader Ozgur Ozel at an extraordinary congress Sunday as the party fights off a barrage of what critics say are politically-motivated legal challenges.
UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate
Britain was set Sunday to recognise a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN talks to pressure Israel over the Gaza war.
US deal on Bagram base 'not possible' says Afghan Taliban official
An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was "not possible", after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.
Guinea votes in constitutional referendum boycotted by opposition
Guineans began casting ballots Sunday on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the junta leader who seized power four years ago to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.
With cash and aid, Saudi Arabia pursues soft power push in Syria
After losing his arms in an ordnance explosion, Syrian teenager Mohammed Hasram was fitted with prosthetic limbs funded by Saudi Arabia, which is leveraging major investments and aid to gain influence over Damascus.
Guinea to vote in constitutional referendum boycotted by opposition
Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote Sunday on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.