France's Marine Le Pen Target Of Fraud Investigation
The leader of the far-right National Front party, who made an unsuccessful bid for the French presidency, is alleged to have made fraudulent payments for party work.
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French Politician Simone Veil, Holocaust Survivor And Abortion Pioneer, Dies At 89
Veil was widely revered across the political spectrum. "May her example inspire our countrymen, who will find in her the best of France," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Hong Kong's Last British Governor Criticizes Beijing 20 Years After Handover
On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Chris Patten has harsh words for Beijing's heavy-handed approach to the governance of the territory.
Syrian Civilians Exposed To Sarin In April Attack, International Watchdog Says
The finding is consistent with experts' suspicions. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons stopped short of saying who was responsible. The U.S. blames the Syrian regime.
How Hong Kong's Banks Turned Chinese
As China celebrates the 20th anniversary of Great Britain's handover of Hong Kong to Chinese control, it can celebrate another type of takeover: the city's financial sector.
Philippine President Duterte's First Year In Office Is Marked By Bloody War On Drugs
Some 7,000 alleged drug suspects have been killed so far in Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. And he's more popular than ever — except among the poor, where the drug war's effects are most keenly felt.
France To Honor 'Les Sammies,' Uncle Sam's World War I Troops
It was 100 years ago this month that U.S. "doughboys" arrived in France. The French are remembering the Yanks who went "Over There" to help them fight in World War I with a series of commemorations.
Indians Are Nervous And Confused Over Upcoming Tax Changes
On Saturday, India rolls out what is being called a game-changing reform: an overhaul of the country's tax system. But many Indians say they're anxious and unprepared for the momentous occasion.
German Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
German lawmakers voted to approve same-sex marriage Friday morning, after Chancellor Angela Merkel softened her stance against it.
A Doctor On Rescuing Migrants In The Mediterranean Sea
Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Craig Spencer of Doctors Without Borders. He leads the medical team on the Aquarius, which rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.