Emma Clark

World News

Japanese princess to give up royal title for love

Princess Mako, 25, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, is reportedly engaged to legal assistant Kei Komuro, of the same age.

18 May 2017

India

Judges to examine 'sexist' instant divorces in India

A multi-faith five-judge bench said it will look at whether the practice is "fundamental" to the right to Islam, according to local reports.

11 May 2017

France

Macron will heal 'divisions' after landslide French election win

With the vast majority of the votes counted, the centrist has 65% of the share compared to Le Pen's 35% in Sunday's run-off.

7 May 2017

USA

IMF drops pledge to fight protectionism

The IMF committee had previously warned protectionism posed a risk to global growth.

23 April 2017

World News

US will honour Obama's "dumb" refugee deal with Australia

Vice President Mike Pence said the US would accept the agreement out of respect to its alliance with Australia.

22 April 2017

Ukraine

Ukrainians granted visa-free travel in the EU

The European Parliament on Thursday voted to ease travel restrictions for Ukrainians visiting member states.

6 April 2017

India

Sex trafficking victims are getting the best revenge

A school dedicated to helping child prostitution victims become lawyers has opened in India.

6 April 2017

France

Bulletproof glass to be built around Eiffel Tower in response to terrorism threat

One of the world's most iconic landmarks is to be secured by a reinforced glass wall to protect visitors.

9 February 2017