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Saudi King′s Riviera holiday sparks anger in France
King Salman of Saudi Arabia arrived in France on Saturday for a Riviera holiday, with the closure of the beach in front ...Nepal trekking agencies doubt Annapurna safety report
A Nepal association of trekking agencies is criticizing an assessment report that found trails around Mount Annapurna safe for hikers following April\'s ...Cuban flag raised in US after 54 years
The Cuban flag was raised over Havana’s embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years as the United ...U.S., Cuba restore ties, open embassies after 54 years
The United States and Cuba quietly ushered in a new era of post-Cold War relations on Monday, formally restoring diplomatic ties severed ...Volcano ash shuts major Indonesian airport
Thousands of Indonesians were spending a miserable Eid Friday after failing to make it home to see their families after erupting volcanoes ...Quake-hit Nepal asks other nations to lift travel advisories
Nepal\'s government is urging other countries to lift travel advisories that discourage their citizens from visiting the Himalayan nation following a devastating ...Thousands stranded as Indonesian volcano closes airports
Ash drifting from an Indonesian volcano closed five airports on Friday, including the one on the holiday island of Bali, causing about ...France, Germany to take 21,000 migrants
France and Germany agreed Thursday to accept some 21,000 asylum-seekers and refugees as part of EU efforts to deal with the flood ...Honda recalls another 4.5 million cars over exploding airbags
The recalls at Honda Motor Co. over defective Takata air bags have grown by another 4.5 million vehicles, raising the tally at ...London braces for 24 hour Underground strike
Britain\'s capital city braced for travel chaos on Wednesday with a planned London Underground strike expected to be the worst in years, ...