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US teen charged over child porn researched killing Biden: Court

Between March and May, the teen had conducted internet searches seeking information about Biden's home address, state gun laws and night vision goggles.

47 hours ago

By AFP News

France teacher beheading: Killer had 'contact' with jihadist in Syria

Two teenagers from Paty's school who pointed him out to his killer in return for 300-350 euros ($356-$414) were charged late Wednesday over the killing.

2 days ago

By Sylvie Maligorne, Jurgen Hecker

France Paris

Trump-Biden final debate: Democratic nominee warns of 'dark winter' of Covid

A second debate planned for October 15 was cancelled after Trump came down with Covid-19 and declined to take part in a virtual debate.

2 days ago

By Eric Baradat with Sebastian Smith and Shaun Tandon in Washington

Donald Trump

Two French women charged over 'racist' stabbing of veiled Muslim women

The main suspect has been placed in preventive custody while her friend has been released on bail, sources close to the investigation said.

2 days ago

By AFP News

Paris France

Jared Leto strips down for 'hump day' to encourage people to vote

The "Outsider" star has joined a slew of celebrities who have gone naked in recent weeks to encourage people to vote.

3 days ago

By Amanda

Jared Leto

Pope backs civil unions for gay couples

The Pope's favourable stance on civil unions marks a step away from a 2003 document prepared by the Vatican's dogma office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

3 days ago

By AFP News

Pope Francis

Obama warns against complacency over Biden poll lead

The coronavirus has killed over 220,000 people in the United States and seriously wounded the world's largest economy, prompting fierce criticism of the president's handling of the crisis.

3 days ago

By Alex Edelman with Chris Lefkow in Washington

Donald Trump Barack Obama

Thousands of girls paraded after undergoing female genital mutilation in Kenya

Unicef records show that 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM across 31 countries.

3 days ago

By Nina Siena

Kenya

Trump flies to Pennsylvania, Biden sits back

Polls show Biden ahead and with the clock running down, he appears confident.

4 days ago

By Sebastian Smith

Donald Trump Barack Obama

Macron ramps up anti-extremism campaign in wake of beheading

The next edition of Charlie Hebdo, meanwhile, will feature the headline "The decapitated Republic" on its front page.

4 days ago

By Alexandre Hielard and Jurgen Hecker

France Paris

French Police target Islamist networks after teacher's beheading

The father of one of Paty's pupils launched an online campaign against the teacher and has now been arrested along with a known Islamist radical.

5 days ago

By Alexandre Hielard and Clare Byrne

Paris

UN Security Council discusses Nagorno-Karabakh fighting

The new ceasefire, backed by international mediators, was struggling to hold on Monday as both sides accused each other of fresh attacks.

5 days ago

By AFP News

United Nations

US death penalty: First female federal execution since 1953 set for December

Brandon Bernard, who murdered two youth ministers in 1999 is also scheduled for federal execution in December

5 days ago

By Nina Siena

Thai government blocks online petition against King

The Thai King has long been criticised for spending too much of his time in his home in Bavaria, Germany.

5 days ago

By Nina Siena

Thailand

US presidential election 2020: Officials eye blockchain technology for November polls

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have likewise unveiled their plans to help make the 2020 elections free from misleading information.

6 days ago

By John Diente