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India, Russia Close In On Chopper Deal

Russia is close to finalising a deal to build helicopters in India, an executive said Tuesday, a move that would boost...

International

Toshiba Chairman Quits Over Nuclear Loss

Toshiba chairman Shigenori Shiga has resigned, hours after the Japanese conglomerate revealed details of a...

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Kim Jong-Nam, the ‘Little General’ Who Fell From Grace

They used to call him the "Little General" but Kim Jong-Nam -- once heir-apparent to his father and North Korea's...

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France Avalanche: Four Killed At Tignes Ski Resort

At least four people have died in an avalanche at the ski resort of Tignes in south-eastern France, rescuers say. The...

Entertainment

Ghana To Experience First International Bridal and Fashion Expo

The Ghanaian Fashion Industry would experience her first ever International Bridal and Fashion Exhibition come April...

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PSG Boss Nasser Ready For Intense Times

The next few days promise to be intense for Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of Paris Saint-Germain and arguably the most...

International

Clashes Continue In Paris Suburbs Over Alleged Police Rape

At least 11 people, including eight minors, were arrested in the northwestern Paris suburb of Argenteuil on Sunday, in...

International

Four Killed At Tignes Ski Resort

At least four people have died in an avalanche at the ski resort of Tignes in south-eastern France, rescuers say. The...

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Syrian Forces Used Chemical Weapons In Final Push For Aleppo

Syrian government forces carried out at least eight chemical attacks during the final weeks of the battle for Aleppo,...

International

French Ski Resort Tignes Avalanche ‘kills Four’

At least four people have died in an avalanche at a ski resort in Tignes in eastern France At least four people have...

International

Lopez Kicks France To Narrow Win Over Battling Scotland

France lacked their usual inspiration and relied on the boot of Camille Lopez to labour to a 22-16 home win against...

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Jazz Singing Great Al Jarreau Dead At 76

Al Jarreau, the affable jazz singing great who reached new audiences by seamlessly merging styles and through...

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‘Islamophobia’ Fuelling Terrorism

"Islamophobia" in parts of the world is fuelling terrorism, the head of the United Nations said on a visit to Saudi...

International

Switzerland Votes To Relax Its Citizenship Rules

People in Switzerland have voted to relax the country's strict citizenship rules, making it easier for third-generation...

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Cheating Frenchman Sues Uber For Tipping Off Wife About Affair

A businessman in southern France is suing ride-hailing company Uber over his wife’s discovery of rides he took to see...

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Switzerland Votes On Relaxing Its Citizenship Rules

Voters in Switzerland are going to the polls to decide whether the country’s strict rules on citizenship should be...

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Peugeot Buys India’s Ambassador Car For $12 Mn

India's Hindustan Motors has sold its Ambassador car to France's Peugeot for just $12 million, capping a spectacular...

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Japanese Manga Legend Jiro Taniguchi Dies At 69

Jiro Taniguchi, a legend in Japan's comic art of manga, died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind an...

International

England Fight Back In Cardiff To Seal 16th Straight Win

Elliot Daly's dramatic try four minutes from time saw Grand Slam champions England come from behind to beat Wales 21-16...