FinanceAssociated PressThousands across France protest Macron's 'brutal' policies
Thousands of protesters marched under tight security in eastern Paris on Saturday after French labor unions, left-wing political parties and civil rights groups called for "floods of people" to oppose the pro-business policies of President Emmanuel Macron. Marches and rallies were also held
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The typical chief executive at the biggest U.S. companies got an 8.5 percent raise last year and made $11.7 million in salary, stock and other compensation
NewsAFP NewsPakistan announces general elections on July 25: presidential spokesman
Pakistan will hold general elections on July 25, a presidential spokesman said Saturday, offering the prospect of what would be only the second ever democratic transfer of power in the nuclear-armed country. "The president has approved July 25 as the date for holding general elections in the country
FinanceAssociated PressPutin and Abe discuss Kuril Islands, WWII peace treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met in Moscow on Saturday for talks that included resolving a dispute over four Pacific islands and eventually signing a peace treaty. Abe has been pushing for a way forward in the dispute that centers on the four most southern
NewsAFP NewsAbortion stigma is gone, says Irish PM after vote
Ireland on Saturday voted to erase the stigma and burden of shame from hundreds of thousands of women who secretly had abortions, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said. Speaking after a landslide referendum in favour of repealing the republic's ban on abortions, Varadkar said Ireland had emerged from
NewsAFP NewsCastres 'show balls' by holding off Racing to reach Top 14 final
Castres sporting director Christophe Urios said his side showed a "big pair of balls" by edging to a 19-14 victory over Racing 92 on Saturday to set up a French Top 14 final clash against Montpellier. Castres struck an early blow through Tongan flanker Maama Vaipulu in Lyon, and despite a
NewsAFP NewsCairney the hero as Fulham strike it rich with Premier League promotion
Fulham hit the Premier League promotion jackpot as Tom Cairney fired his 10-man team to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the Championship play-off final on Saturday. Cairney struck with a cool finish in the first half at Wembley to earn Fulham a top-flight place worth an estimated £160 million ($213 million
NewsAFP NewsNewcomers Baselli, Mandragora want to seize Italy chance
Italy newcomers Daniele Baselli and Rolando Mandragora said Saturday they were determined to seize the opportunity given to them by national coach Roberto Mancini to help rebuild the Azzurri. Mancini, who was appointed six months after Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup finals, will oversee
NewsAFP NewsButtler and Bess spare England an innings defeat by Pakistan
Jos Buttler and Dominic Bess fought a determined rearguard action as England avoided an innings defeat by Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday. When the pair came together, before tea on the third day, England were 110 for six in their second innings -- still needing a further 69 runs
NewsAFP NewsWho are you? Guide to French Open stars' rivals
Who are the players looking to take down the top stars in this year's French Open:
FinanceAssociated PressPint-sized Rhode Island taps into regional craft beer boom
Vermont produces more craft beer per capita than any other state. Boston has beer gardens across from City Hall and under an expressway. There is cause for hoppy optimism in the nation's smallest state, where lawmakers in 2016 moved to alleviate a harsh regulatory environment for craft beer manufacturers
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Ricciardo stays within limits and on track
Daniel Ricciardo said he avoided pushing the limits to ensure he stayed on track Saturday to take pole for Red Bull at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Australian was mindful of the dangers of taking too many risks after team-mate Max Verstappen crashed out in final practice, wrecking his car and qualifying
NewsAFP NewsRicciardo stays within limits and on track
Daniel Ricciardo said he avoided pushing the limits to ensure he stayed on track Saturday to take pole for Red Bull at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Australian was mindful of the dangers of taking too many risks after team-mate Max Verstappen crashed out in final practice, wrecking his car and qualifying
NewsAFP NewsThousands march in France against Macron reforms
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to demonstrate against Emmanuel Macron's policies, but the turnout fell short of expectations and the president said nothing would stop his economic reforms. Organisers had called for a "popular tide" of protest
NewsAFP NewsPutin and Abe discuss peace treaty over Kuril islands
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday pledged to move forward on a peace treaty to solve a territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands. "We believe it is important to patiently continue the search for a solution that would satisfy the interests of
NewsAFP NewsStandoff in Italy over choice of new economy minister
The political standoff in Italy continued on Saturday over President Sergio Mattarella's refusal to approve the eurosceptic coalition's choice for economy minister. Three days after being appointed by Mattarella as prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, 53, has still not been able to form a government
FinanceAssociated PressAmid anti-immigrant sentiment, some Spanish speakers wary
Until recently, Lilly Mucarsel has spoken Spanish just about everywhere since arriving in the United States from Ecuador three decades ago: at the library, the movies, the grocery store. "I notice more now with this current government that people are more impatient and there's more of a lack
NewsAFP News'It's our destiny' -- Fans paint Liverpool red ahead of Champions League final
Liverpool fans were dreaming of Champions League glory as they turned their city into a sea of red ahead of the hotly-anticipated showdown with Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday. After a week dominated by the frustration of Liverpool supporters who were unable to travel to the Ukraine for the final of
NewsAFP NewsKorean leaders meet to salvage Trump-Kim summit
North and South Korea's leaders held surprise talks on Saturday to get a historic summit between Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump back on track after a head-spinning series of twists and turns. The meeting is the latest remarkable diplomatic chapter in a roller coaster of developments on
NewsAFP NewsReal fans in Madrid dreaming of 'la decimotercera'
With just hours before kick-off in Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev, supporters of Real Madrid began to converge on the Santiago Bernabeu in the hope of witnessing "la decimotercera", a 13th European Cup title. Near to their stadium, which will be packed out with fans watching
NewsAFP NewsDel Potro to make last-minute decision on French Open participation
Juan Martin del Potro said on Saturday he will make a last-minute call on whether or not to play at the French Open as he continues to struggle with a thigh injury. The Argentinian last played 10 days ago at the Rome Masters, where he pulled out of his quarter-final against David Goffin while trailing
NewsAFP NewsMcIlroy draws blood to share PGA lead with Molinari
Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy admitted he struggled in his third round at the PGA Championship but was proud he battled through to share the lead with Francesco Molinari going into Sunday's climax. The 29-year-old quadruple major champion said he had kept patient and drew on his experience
NewsAFP NewsBrazil truckers strike enters sixth day
A truckers strike that has paralyzed Brazil entered its sixth day Saturday as government troops slowly cleared roads of barricades in a bid to break the impasse. The strike over a hike in diesel prices has caused widespread fuel shortages that have shut down urban transportation systems, crippled industries
NewsAFP NewsIreland overturns abortion ban in landslide vote
Ireland voted by a landslide to ditch its strict abortion laws in a landmark referendum hailed by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Saturday as a "quiet revolution", triggering scenes of jubilation in Dublin. Final results showed more than 66 percent of voters in what has been a traditionally
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Verstappen takes blame for costly Monaco mistake
A crestfallen Max Verstappen has admitted he was the architect of his own misfortune on Saturday after qualifying last for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The young Dutch tyro crashed in final practice, causing damage to his Red Bull car that included a need for a new gearbox - and the repairs could
