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French government yields on fuel price hikes after weeks of protest
An increase scheduled for January 1, was "scrapped for the year 2019" in its entirety, Environment Minister Francois de Rugy announced on BFM TV
US prepared to fight Palestine’s UN bid
The United States has decided to fight to the bitter end to convince the Palestinians to abandon their bid for United Nations membership.
US remains committed to Pakistan, says Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday she was even more committed to Pakistan after Osama bin Laden’s killing.
US vows support for Georgia, slams Russian ‘occupation’
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reassured Georgia on Monday with a pledge of steadfast support.
London transport network still a vulnerable target
London’s buses and underground trains will remain vulnerable to terrorist attacks for a long time, the city’s transport chiefs said. Those working to protect the British…
Rural Ireland hoping to lure tourists to hidden gems
Rural Ireland is fighting the growing trend for tourists to spend long weekends in Dublin with a plan to woo visitors to the Emerald Isle’s hidden gems. "There is a European…