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France: Air Algerie Flight Vanishes over Northern Mali

France: Air Algerie Flight Vanishes over Northern Mali

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Air Algerie flight carrying 116 people from Burkina Faso to Algeria’s capital disappeared from radar early Thursday over northern Mali after heavy rains were reported, according to the plane’s owner and government officials in France

Majka Wins Short, Steep Tour de France Stage 17

Majka Wins Short, Steep Tour de France Stage 17

PLA D’ADET, France (AP) — Poland’s Rafal Majka captured his second stage victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday, winning Stage 17th with a late breakaway on the last of four tough climbs in the Pyrenees. Vincenzo Nibali of

France Defies U.S., Says It Will Deliver Warship To Russia

France Defies U.S., Says It Will Deliver Warship To Russia

On July 22 French President Francois Hollande defied Britain and the U.S., saying his country will “deliver a helicopter carrier to Russia” in October. His announcement came on the eve of discussions of “sanctions on Moscow over the downing of…[the

Britain Still Exporting Arms to Russia

Britain Still Exporting Arms to Russia

Britain is still exporting arms and military equipment to Russia, according to a parliamentary report released Wednesday just hours after Prime Minister David Cameron rapped France for selling weapons to Moscow. Cameron has urged the EU to ban military sales

An Independent Scotland Won't Be Economically Viable

An Independent Scotland Won't Be Economically Viable

With Scotland’s referendum on whether to leave the UK and become an independent country drawing ever closer, scrutiny of First Minister Alex Salmond’s economic plan is becoming more and more heated. Below is an article by Jim Edwards for Business

Airlines Scrap Israel Flights over Missile Fear

Airlines Scrap Israel Flights over Missile Fear

(AP) In a sign of increased caution about flying near combat zones, U.S. and European airlines halted flights to Israel Tuesday after a rocket landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines suspended service between

Storms Hold Off, Rory Holds Off All Challengers

Storms Hold Off, Rory Holds Off All Challengers

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — His once-comfortable lead gone, Rory McIlroy could have flinched. Instead, he blew everyone away. With a stunning display down the stretch, including a pair of eagles, McIlroy put a stranglehold on his third major championship by

Tour Leader Nibali Dominates Stage 13 in Alps

Tour Leader Nibali Dominates Stage 13 in Alps

CHAMROUSSE, France (AP) — Stamping his dominance in the mountains and on the race overall, Vincenzo Nibali won Stage 13 of the Tour de France in the Alps on Friday up the hardest climb so far. The Italian race leader

France Wants EU Empire to Expand into Arctic Circle

France Wants EU Empire to Expand into Arctic Circle

France is urging the European Union to seize influence on the Arctic Council, the organisation that brings together the eight nations with sovereign territory in the resource-rich Arctic region. However, Russia, which along with the United States and Canada dominates

France to Redeploy its Troops in Africa

France to Redeploy its Troops in Africa

PARIS (AP) — French troops are still in Mali a year and a half after they were sent there for a targeted operation against extremists. And instead of leaving, they’re about to expand their mission to fighting terrorism from the