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UNITED KINGDOM
May pledges ‘lowest corporation tax in G20’
British Prime Minister Theresa May pledged on Monday to address business concerns that the UK could fall off a “cliff edge” into uncertain trading conditions after leaving the…
FRANCE
How did Sarkozy’s much-heralded comeback fail?
Members of France’s opposition conservative Les Républicans party are caught up in a bitter debate over the soul of the party as they pick their presidential nominee for the 2017…
On The Observers
FRANCE
French police thwart terror plot, seven arrested
France said it had foiled a militant plot and arrested seven people in the southern port city of Marseille and the eastern city of Strasbourg.
GERMANY
Merkel to stand for fourth term as German chancellor
Angela Merkel confirmed Sunday she wants to run for a fourth term as German chancellor in next year's election, a move likely to be welcomed in many capitals around the globe.
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UKRAINE
Video: Ukrainians express shock as politicians report vast wealth
It's been three years since the start of street protests in Ukraine that led to the fall of the government. A key demand of protesters — to stamp out corruption — has been…
USA
Obama reserves right to critique Trump to defend US ‘values’
President Barack Obama said Sunday he doesn't intend to become his successor's constant critic — but reserved the right to speak out if President-elect Donald Trump or his…
VATICAN
Pope extends priests’ right to forgive abortion
Pope Francis on Monday extended indefinitely to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops or special confessors.
In The French Papers
IN THE FRENCH PAPERS
'Dark horse' Fillon: The man who could be French president
The French papers dissect the surprising results of the first ever conservative primary election. The "dark horse" François Fillon came out on top, taking all the press by…
MALI
Malian soldiers killed in election-related violence
Alleged jihadists killed five Malian soldiers transporting ballot boxes while a civilian also died in separate attacks aimed at sabotaging Mali's municipal elections, security…
FRANCE
Sarkozy out as Fillon wins first round of conservative primary
French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy saw his ambition to lead the country for a second time dashed on Sunday, as he suffered a crushing defeat to his former prime minister,…
SPACE
Frenchman arrives with fellow astronauts at space station
The International Space Station gained three new residents Saturday, including the oldest and most experienced woman to orbit the world.
TENNIS
Murray crushes Djokovic to end year as world No. 1
Andy Murray will finish 2016 on top of the world rankings after an imperious 6-3, 6-4 victory over Novak Djokovic clinched his first ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday.
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