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French ski season begins under threat of COVID-19

Ski lifts going up the Grande Motte glacier at Tignes carried their first passengers of the season on Saturday, with new rules in place to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

18 October 2020

World

Far-right party poised to play larger role in Swedish politics

Swedes are getting ready to cast their votes in this weekend's general election, and far-right parties are expected to make historic gains in what should be a close contest.

7 September 2018

World

Syrian conflict: Civilians in Idlib left with few options as government attack looms

After days of shelling and bombing in Syria’s Idlib province, Bashar al-Assad’s forces are amassing on the frontlines of the conflict– and time is running out for civilians to leave the area.

6 September 2018

World

UK's Labour Party adopts full IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

The UK's Labour Party has fully adopted an internationally recognized definition of anti-Semitism. The party partially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of the term in July -- but drew criticism for leaving out certain examples.

5 September 2018

World

Britain's Labour Party to decide on new definition of anti-Semitism

Leaders in Britain's Labour Party are meeting today to clarify their definition of anti-Semitism. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be there, and no doubt is hoping for an end to the anti-Semitism row that has dogged him and his party throughout the summer.

4 September 2018

World

NAFTA talks scheduled to resume as Trump threatens to exclude Canada

The US and Canada are set to resume NAFTA talks on Wednesday, but President Donald Trump says he has no issue cutting negotiations short unless a "fair deal" presents itself.

3 September 2018