#AFP

# afp - Friday 27 March, 2020

Athletes who qualified for Tokyo 2020 will keep their place for 2021

# Olympic Dream

From The42

# Olympic Dream

Athletes who qualified for Tokyo 2020 will keep their place for 2021

Mar 27th 2020, 11:31 AM 941 Views 0 Comments

The Olympics have been pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

# afp - Thursday 17 October, 2019

# New Deal

Explainer: Where has the Northern Ireland backstop gone?

Oct 17th 2019, 6:56 PM 18,932 Views 26 Comments

After almost two years of back-and-forth, a new Brexit withdrawal deal was agreed today.

# afp - Thursday 19 September, 2019

# Israel

Israel's Netanyahu calls on main opposition leader to form a unity government

Sep 19th 2019, 8:58 AM 8,102 Views 45 Comments

Netanyahu said he preferred to form a right-wing coalition but the results showed that would not be possible.

# afp - Monday 29 July, 2019

# California

Six-year-old boy among three killed by 'wicked' shooter at US garlic festival

Updated Jul 29th 2019, 7:55 PM 30,373 Views 58 Comments

A witness told NBC a white man in his 30s armed with a rifle opened fire indiscriminately.

# afp - Sunday 23 June, 2019

# Snail's Pace

A slug has been blamed for delaying thousands of train passengers in Japan

Jun 23rd 2019, 8:08 AM 23,026 Views 9 Comments

26 trains in the country were cancelled as a result of the slug on 30 May.

# afp - Friday 21 June, 2019

# Himachal Pradesh

44 people killed after bus plunges into gorge in northern India

Jun 21st 2019, 7:25 AM 10,597 Views 3 Comments

The accident happened in the state of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.

# afp - Monday 27 May, 2019

# Courts

French court to begin trying Ian Bailey 'in absentia' for murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

May 27th 2019, 10:08 AM 14,188 Views 0 Comments

The French TV producer was killed in Co Cork in 1996.

# afp - Sunday 19 May, 2019

# Cairo

17 people injured after explosion hits tourist bus near Egyptian pyramids

Updated May 19th 2019, 4:44 PM 24,448 Views 7 Comments

It comes months after a similar explosion killed three tourists in the region.

# afp - Wednesday 15 May, 2019

# Over Here

'News flash morons: I'm in Edmonton': Fugitive caught after sending address to Canadian TV station

May 15th 2019, 9:23 PM 23,870 Views 15 Comments

Jessie Dean Kowalchuk was wanted for violating his probation in 2015.

# afp - Wednesday 1 May, 2019

# Get Connected

Love at first like: Facebook to add 'secret crush' feature as part of revamp of social network

May 1st 2019, 8:21 AM 17,420 Views 20 Comments

The company is planning an overhaul of its app and website.

# afp - Friday 19 April, 2019

# Howse Pass

World-renowned mountaineers presumed dead following avalanche on 'nightmare' route in Canada

Apr 19th 2019, 10:34 AM 25,744 Views 5 Comments

The three climbers went missing on Tuesday.

# afp - Thursday 18 April, 2019

# Combat Power

North Korea test-fires weapon with 'powerful warhead' in first since US nuclear talks broke down

Apr 18th 2019, 7:34 AM 12,171 Views 16 Comments

The country’s news agency reported that Kim Jong-Un guided the test-fire.

# afp - Thursday 4 April, 2019

Pele 'doing well' after treatment in Paris hospital

# On The Mend

From The42

# On The Mend

Pele 'doing well' after treatment in Paris hospital

Apr 4th 2019, 8:39 AM 1,462 Views 0 Comments

The 78-year-old was receiving antibiotics prior to the long flight back to his home country.

# afp - Saturday 16 March, 2019

# Christchurch

71 year-old who jumped into gunfire to save others is first named victim of New Zealand attacks

Mar 16th 2019, 1:13 PM 18,910 Views 0 Comments

49 people were killed in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch yesterday.

# afp - Wednesday 13 March, 2019

# Lagos

Eight killed and dozens injured after building housing 'illegal school' collapses in Nigeria

Mar 13th 2019, 10:33 PM 8,381 Views 12 Comments

Reports suggested that dozens of children were trapped inside the building.

# Grounded

Boeing recommends suspension of global 737 Max aircraft fleet amid safety concerns

Updated Mar 13th 2019, 7:10 PM 29,523 Views 27 Comments

The suspension follows days of speculation about the safety of the aircraft.

# afp - Wednesday 20 February, 2019

# Nordahl Lelandais

Former soldier charged with 8 year-old's murder linked with another 40 cold cases in France

Feb 20th 2019, 8:23 AM 25,782 Views 0 Comments

Police first arrested Nordahl Lelandais over two murders last year.

# Withdrawal Agreement

'I don't expect a breakthrough': May to meet EU leaders as she aims to re-negotiate Brexit deal

Feb 20th 2019, 7:43 AM 13,702 Views 28 Comments

EU leaders insist they will not restart negotiations with just six weeks until Brexit.

# afp - Tuesday 19 February, 2019

# Shut Down

'This is not related to Brexit': 3,500 jobs at risk after Honda announces closure of UK factory

Feb 19th 2019, 9:17 AM 19,801 Views 52 Comments

The firm blamed “unprecedented changes” in the industry for the decision.

# Immigration

16 states sue Trump administration for declaring national emergency to fund Mexico border wall

Feb 19th 2019, 8:34 AM 14,982 Views 21 Comments

The case could work its way to the Supreme Court for a showdown on the separation of powers.

# afp - Sunday 17 February, 2019

# Islamic State

Donald Trump tells Europe to take back captured IS fighters or the US will be 'forced' to release them

Feb 17th 2019, 10:04 AM 28,370 Views 44 Comments

The White House is expected to begin the withdrawal of American troops from Syria in coming days.

# Flybmi

British airline Flybmi blames Brexit as it announces it will cease operations

Feb 17th 2019, 8:20 AM 29,696 Views 31 Comments

The airline had been unable to secure post-Brexit flying contracts in Europe.

# Crisis Point

Nicolas Maduro claims US has 'war plans against Venezuela' as Guaido mobilises aid volunteers

Feb 17th 2019, 7:35 AM 8,984 Views 29 Comments

US aid has already arrived on the Colombian border as the country deals with a political crisis.

# Heather Nauert

Former Fox News host Heather Nauert pulls out of bid to become next US ambassador to UN

Feb 17th 2019, 7:20 AM 13,431 Views 8 Comments

Heather Nauert announced her withdrawal amid criticism that she lacked the gravitas for the top diplomatic post.

# afp - Saturday 16 February, 2019

# Theodore McCarrick

Vatican defrocks former cardinal over sexual abuse of teenager in US

Feb 16th 2019, 9:50 AM 15,600 Views 35 Comments

It is the first time a cardinal has ever been defrocked for sex abuse.

# Mass Shooting

Man sacked from his job kills five after opening fire at manufacturing complex in US

Updated Feb 16th 2019, 9:02 AM 27,690 Views 48 Comments

A number of police officers were also injured in the gun spree.

# Russia Probe

Former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort faces 24 years in prison for lying to Russia investigation

Feb 16th 2019, 8:01 AM 12,269 Views 32 Comments

A judge ruled this month that Manafort “intentionally” lied about contacts with a suspected Russian operative.

# Evelyn Hernandez

Teen rape victim who gave birth to stillborn baby released from prison in El Salvador

Feb 16th 2019, 7:40 AM 23,256 Views 21 Comments

Evelyn Hernandez was accused of murdering her baby after she gave birth in a makeshift bathroom in her home.

# afp - Thursday 14 February, 2019

# Brian Burston

Australian police probe parliament brawl involving 70 year-old senator who left blood on rival's door

Feb 14th 2019, 9:17 AM 14,321 Views 5 Comments

Senator Brian Burston admitted to smearing blood on Senator Pauline Hanson’s door following a brawl with one of her aides.

# Grounded

Airbus announces it will stop producing A380, the world's largest passenger airliner

Feb 14th 2019, 8:07 AM 30,668 Views 47 Comments

The airliner, which has been in operation for more than a decade, will cease deliveries in 2021.

# afp - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

# Bruce Mcarthur

Canadian landscaper pleads guilty to murders of eight men linked to Toronto's gay community

Jan 29th 2019, 9:57 PM 27,697 Views 0 Comments

Bruce McArthur was expected to go to trial next year, and was considered a surprise by prosecutors.

# Mueller Investigation

Former Trump advisor Roger Stone pleads not guilty to charges related to ongoing Russia probe

Jan 29th 2019, 5:31 PM 6,927 Views 10 Comments

Stone is charged with lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction in relation to his contacts with WikiLeaks.

# afp - Monday 28 January, 2019

# PDVSA

US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company in bid to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro

Jan 28th 2019, 10:14 PM 8,194 Views 42 Comments

Washington wants to “hold accountable those responsible for Venezuela’s tragic decline”.

# afp - Wednesday 23 January, 2019

# Gigi Wu

'Bikini Climber' dies after falling into ravine in Taiwan

Jan 23rd 2019, 2:15 PM 85,303 Views 52 Comments

Gigi Wu became a social media star for taking selfies on top of mountains dressed in a bikini.

# afp - Tuesday 22 January, 2019

# Paris

Chris Brown released without charge following Paris rape allegation

Updated Jan 22nd 2019, 9:42 PM 45,881 Views 44 Comments

Brown was detained on potential charges of aggravated rape in the French capital yesterday.

# afp - Sunday 13 January, 2019

# US Government Shutdown

'The wall won't get built': Republicans warn Donald Trump against state of emergency over border wall

Jan 13th 2019, 6:55 PM 45,849 Views 97 Comments

The move signals doubts about the controversial wall within the president’s party.

# Gas Leak

Fourth person confirmed dead in Paris bakery explosion after body found in rubble

Jan 13th 2019, 12:47 PM 7,280 Views 0 Comments

Two firefighters and a Spanish tourist were also killed in the explosion yesterday.

# afp - Saturday 12 January, 2019

# Russia Probe

Sacking of James Comey led FBI to open inquiry into Donald Trump's collusion with Russia - report

Jan 12th 2019, 1:31 PM 14,533 Views 50 Comments

The investigation was launched after the president fired FBI director James Comey in May 2017.

# afp - Thursday 10 January, 2019

# Metoo

Bernie Sanders apologises for 'unacceptable' sexual harassment by campaigners during US presidential bid

Jan 10th 2019, 10:36 PM 24,452 Views 27 Comments

It was the first time the senator directly addressed the issue, which has come to light in recent months.

# afp - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

# Fast Radio Bursts

Discovery of 'repeating' radio waves from deep space baffles astronomers

Jan 9th 2019, 9:44 PM 56,598 Views 54 Comments

The waves were discovered by Canadian scientists, who cannot explain their origin.

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