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Algerian president's speech 'inclusive': Islamic party

Algeria's largest Islamic party on Monday hailed newly-elected President Abdelmajid Tebboune's speech as "inclusive" and helps ease tension in the North African country.  Tebboune was elected president in a presidential election held on Thursday to succeed Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who...

UK Brexit laws to be put before parliament Friday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome 109 new Conservative lawmakers to parliament Monday, promising to honor his election-winning pledges to get Brexit done as soon as possible and boost funding for the state health service. After securing a commanding majority in last week's...

France's pensions chief resigns as strike hits 12th day

The French official leading a controversial pensions overhaul stepped down on Monday over a scandal involving undeclared payments, as a crippling transport strike against the proposals entered its 12th day, imperilling the holiday plans of thousands. Jean-Paul Delevoye became the target of...

Philippines' quake toll hits three amid hunt for survivors

The death toll from the powerful quake that hit the southern Philippines climbed to three Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment and their bare hands to hunt for survivors in a collapsed building. Sunday's tremor cracked schools, toppled homes and injured dozens but largely spared big...