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IMF approves debt relief for 25 poor countries

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The International Monetary Fund on Monday announced immediate debt relief for 25 poor countries to…

And the world’s happiest country is… Norway

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A chilly climate isn't keeping Norway from basking in the glow of being named…

S. Korea’s Park urges preparations for mass North defections

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Tuesday told her government to prepare for large-scale defections…

Michelle Obama in Morocco to launch girls’ fund

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AFP) -- US First Lady Michelle Obama launched a $100 million aid package in Morocco Tuesday to promote…

British press divided over ‘earthquake’ EU vote

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Reflecting the divided nature of the country, Britain's newspapers were Saturday polarized over the "Brexit…

Winners and losers from Britain’s EU vote

by Alice RITCHIE LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Here are the winners and losers from Britain's EU membership referendum, after…

PNG leader O’Neill tackles corruption, unrest

by Martin PARRY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, whose police opened fire on demonstrating…

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