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France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show

France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show

France's foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected. Kushner, whose son Jared is married to US President

North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister

North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister

North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-

France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. The move is the latest instance of diplomatic friction between Paris and the United States under President Donald Trump,

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

Panamanian authorities have taken control of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate's concession was annulled amid a row between the United States and China. CK Hutchison objected Tuesday to the takeover, which it called "unlawful" and said

Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated. Mourinho cannot sit in the dug-out for the play-off second leg after being sent off

Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams

Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams

Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in an intense and aggressive clash between the NBA's two most in-form teams. Sitting second in the Western Conference, the Spurs were pushed hard for their ninth-straight

Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip

Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week pushing to double trade and mend fractured ties, his first stop on an Asia-Pacific tour that also includes Australia and Japan as he seeks to reduce reliance on the United States. Carney has said that the US-led global