US Senate rejects several immigration reform proposals
by Michael Mathes © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Senate on Thursday shot down a series of immigration…
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politics
Romania’s president defends anti-graft body after abuse allegations
BUCHAREST, Romania (AFP) -- Romania's centre-right President Klaus Iohannis defended on Thursday the country's anti-corruption body and its head Laura Codruta…
8 years ago
Trump pushes immigration plan as Senate mulls narrower path
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday was on a collision course over immigration with US senators including some…
8 years ago
Ramaphosa: Trade unionist, tycoon and S.Africa’s likely next leader
by Gregory Walton © Agence France-Presse CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) -- Cyril Ramaphosa's long and eventful career has taken him from…
8 years ago
Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies at 65
by Fanuel Jongwe © Agence France-Presse HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) -- Morgan Tsvangirai, the veteran Zimbabwean opposition leader who confronted Robert Mugabe's regime…
8 years ago
Egypt arrests ex-presidential candidate Abul Fotouh: officials
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) -- Egyptian police arrested on Wednesday a leading government critic and party leader Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh along with…
8 years ago
S.Africa’s Zuma resigns ‘with immediate effect’
PRETORIA, South Africa (AFP) -- South African President Jacob Zuma announced his immediate resignation on Wednesday after the ruling ANC party threatened…
8 years ago
Palace says it respects Ombudsman order to dismiss House Deputy Speaker Garcia
Questions timing of release of dismissal order, among others, however, at the same time (Eagle News) -- The Palace on…
8 years ago
British warship to sail through disputed South China Sea
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A British warship will sail from Australia through the disputed South China Sea next month to…
8 years ago
Honduras lawmakers debate bill seeking to curb online speech
by Noe Leiva © Agence France-Presse TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) -- Lawmakers in Honduras are debating a bill that wants to fine administrators…
8 years ago
S.Africa’s ANC to meet Monday as Zuma deadlock tightens
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- The top decision-making body of South Africa's ruling ANC will meet on Monday following days of talks…
8 years ago
S.Africa political deadlock as Zuma clings to power
by Ben Sheppard © Agence France-Presse JOHANNESBURG , South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa's political impasse deepened on Saturday with no resolution…
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