Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost…
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Barbados to become a republic, replacing British queen
Barbados is about to cut ties with the British monarchy, but the legacy of a sometimes brutal colonial…
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France seeks European crackdown on Channel people-smugglers
France sought help from its European neighbours on Sunday to crack down on Channel people-smuggling…
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For Americans, convenience of buy-now-pay-later services come with risks
Krista Michels can’t get enough of the online services that allow American shoppers to pay for…
Read MoreDR Congo to let Uganda pursue rebels on its territory
The Democratic Republic of Congo will allow armed forces from neighbouring Uganda to enter its territory…
Read MoreInfluential Mali imam delivers rare rebuke to army strongman
An influential Malian imam, who spearheaded mass anti-government protests last year, warned Sunday that…
Read MoreJosephine Baker to be first black woman immortalised in France’s Pantheon
Josephine Baker, the French-American dancer, singer and actress who mesmerised France with performances…
Read MoreIn Mali’s northeast, militias thrive in state’s absence
Security forces in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali are struggling with a kaleidoscope of militia…
Read MoreS.Africa dismayed at ‘punishment’ for honesty over Omicron variant
South Africa, whose citizens have suddenly become persona-non-grata around the world after the discovery…
Read MoreColombia marks five years since signing of peace accords
Colombia on Wednesday marked five years since the signing of historic peace accords that ended a near…
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