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Who is Christine Lee woman at the centre of UK spy service MI5 warning

Britain’s domestic spy service MI5 on Thursday sent out an alert to lawmakers about a woman named Christine Lee alleging she was "involved in…

France Germany Italy cut COVID isolation period

France, Germany and Italy say they have reduced the self-isolation period for people who are infected with COVID-19 and those identified as close contacts…

Activists behind Shell climate verdict target 30 multinationals

AMSTERDAM/LONDON,  - The Dutch wing of environmental group Friends of the Earth, which won a landmark court victory against Royal Dutch Shell…

Asia shares stumble on weak China data U.S. dollar heavy

SHANGHAI - Asian shares were dragged lower by weakness in Chinese economic data on Thursday although investors seemed relieved that U.S. inflation…

Tented love: how Senegal created a spectacular new African architecture

Visiting the International Fair of Dakar is like taking a stroll through the ruins of some ancient Toblerone-worshipping civilisation.…

Half of Frances primary schools expected to close as teachers strike

France faces one of its biggest education strikes in decades on Thursday, when about 75% of teachers are expected to walk out, forcing…

Chinas New Construction At Bhutan Border Has Big Implications For India

China has accelerated settlement-building along its disputed border with Bhutan, with more than 200 structures, including two-storey buildings, under…

RCN changing its name as owner unifies 5 regional cable providers

There’s a new name for Lehigh Valley cable TV, internet and phone providers.

RCN is changing to Astound Broadband under a unification…