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Euro Steady After Macron Wins French Presidency

The euro hit a six-month dollar high before falling back as markets reacted to Emmanuel Macron's victory in France's...

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How Macron Faces A Battle To Govern Without Traditional Party Support

Emmanuel Macron is already facing a battle to govern France after his election victory - because he does not have the...

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Macron Wins French Presidency By Decisive Margin Over Le Pen

The pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency with a decisive victory over the far-right Marine Le...

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Venezuela Opposition Leader Denounces ‘savage Repression’

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has told the BBC that early general elections are the only way to put an...

International

Brussels Relieved, For Now, Ahead of Macron Vs. Le Pen Clash On Europe

Brussels relieved, for now, ahead of Macron vs. Le Pen clash on Europe Sunday’s hotly contested first-round vote sets...

International

Macron Faces Le Pen For French Presidency As Mainstream Parties Bow Out Early

Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron will face anti-EU, anti-immigration candidate Marine Le Pen in the French...

International

Venezuela’s Court Move Breaks Law, Maduro Ally Says

Venezuela's chief prosecutor, an ally of President Nicolas Maduro, has said the decision by the Supreme Court to take...

International

France Thwarts 24,000 Cyber-Attacks Against Defence Targets

France says it was the subject of 24,000 cyber-attacks against defence targets last year. Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le...

International

Macron Joins Race To ‘unblock France’

Former French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced he is running for president, vowing a "democratic...