Police officer investigated after 17-year-old shot dead in Paris suburb
Sporadic clashes break out between youths and police.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Eight people feared under the rubble after buildings collapse in Marseille
The collapse caused a fire that has complicated rescue efforts and investigations, Dominique Laurens said.
Mon Apr 10 2023
EU plans to grant Ukrainians right to stay for up to 3 years
At least 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have entered the EU so far, and the bloc needs to prepare for millions more.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead
Authorities found 31 bodies including those of five women and a young girl and two survivors.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Policeman survives knife attack in French Riviera city of Cannes
The policeman emerged from the attack unscathed, saved from serious injury or worse by his bulletproof vest.
Mon Nov 08 2021
French police conduct raids in crackdown after teacher beheading
The teenage assassin sought to avenge his victim's use of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024