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Sri Lanka's deposed ex-leader returns from exile
Sri Lanka's deposed ex-leader returns from exile
World
by  AFP

Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the country Friday, an airport official said, seven weeks after he fled amid the island's worst-ever economic crisis. Sri Lanka's constitution guarantees bodyguards, a vehicle and housing for former presidents, including Gotabaya and his elder brother and fellow ex-president Mahinda.

Le Monde accused of 'censorship' for pulling op-ed on Macron
Le Monde accused of 'censorship' for pulling op-ed on Macron
World
by  AFP

Leading French daily Le Monde on Friday faced accusations of censorship after it deleted an opinion piece that critically analysed President Emmanuel Macron's stance on Algeria, although the newspaper insisted it had contained an error of interpretation. "Inexplicable and inexcusable censorship by Le Monde," tweeted the leading French economist Thomas Piketty.

Russia halts gas supplies to Germany
Russia halts gas supplies to Germany
World
by  AFP

Russia has halted gas deliveries to Germany via a key pipeline an indefinite period after saying Friday it had found problems in a key piece of equipment, a development that will worsen Europe's energy crisis. Germany said Friday its gas supplies were secure despite the halt to deliveries via Nord Stream.