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France prepares for "ultra-violent" demonstrations

PARIS -- Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of violent protests, France on Friday mobilized armored vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris' broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Some…

China set to launch spacecraft to moon's far, "dark" side

Worker inspects scale model of moon rover for China's Chang'e 4 lunar probe, at factory in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China on November 16, 2018 CHINA STRINGER NETWORK / REUTERS BEIJING -- China was preparing to launch a ground-breaking mission early…

Inside one refugee camp in war-torn Yemen

Last Updated Dec 7, 2018 11:13 PM EST YEMEN -- An average of 123 civilians die every week in Yemen, the United Nations said Friday, as representatives from both sides of the country's devastating three-year civil war met for a…

U.S.-sponsored resolution to condemn Hamas fails at U.N.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Nov. 26, 2018. CARLO ALLEGRI / REUTERS UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted on Thursday against a resolution sponsored by U.S.…

U.S.-sponsored resolution to condemn Hamas fails at U.N.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Nov. 26, 2018. CARLO ALLEGRI / REUTERS UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted on Thursday against a resolution sponsored by U.S.…

Actress questioned over revealing dress at Cairo gala

Egyptian actor Rania Youssef attends the closing ceremony of the 40th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival at the Opera House in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 29, 2018. Reuters/Mohamed Soliman CAIRO -- It's a dress that has shaken Egypt, and…

Eiffel Tower to close Saturday over planned protests

The Eiffel Tower will close Saturday due to planned demonstrations in France's capital. Those who purchased tickets online to visit the site will get a refund, according to an online notice that described it as an "exceptional closure." Additionally, more than…

Yemen peace talks kick off on a cautiously optimistic note

RIMBO, Sweden -- Representatives from Yemen's warring sides sat in the same room in Sweden on Thursday as U.N.-sponsored peace talks for the war-torn Arab country got underway, aimed at halting a catastrophic three-year civil war. Sweden's foreign minister, Margot…

Chinese hackers behind Marriott data breach?

Chinese intelligence could have been involved in the data breach that affected 500 million guests who have made reservations with hotels under Marriott's Starwood division, Reuters reported today. Private investigators involved in a probe into the breach discovered hacking tools, techniques and procedures that were…

Australian archbishop cleared of child sex abuse cover-up

Former Australian archbishop Philip Wilson (C) leaves a court in Newcastle on August 14, 2018 Getty NEWCASTLE, Australia -- An Australian appeal court on Thursday overturned a conviction against the most senior Roman Catholic cleric ever found guilty of covering…

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