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BMW cuts jobs, ends self-driving project with Mercedes
The 6,000 positions make up a considerable chunk of BMW's more than 120,000 worldwide
FALSE: Did Pope Francis bless the administration of President Duterte?
No, Pope Francis did not bless Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration
AFP photographer hit as Israel fires on Gaza protesters
Mohammed Abed al-Baba, who has worked for Agence France-Presse in Gaza since 2000, says he was shot in the leg while wearing a clearly identified press vest and helmet
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When hope is gone – AFP's Shah Marai in his own words
Agence France-Presse's chief photographer in Kabul, Shah Marai, was among the journalists killed in twin suicide blasts in the Afghan capital. One tribute to his commitment comes in his own words: an essay from 2016 that he wrote for the AFP Correspondent blog that also reveals his loss of hope for Afghanistan.
White House restrictions on media trigger outcry
UPDATED By restricting the access of certain media Donald Trump s White House takes things one step further triggering an outcry
Prominent Cambodian critic shot dead – police
UPDATED The death of Kem Ley comes at a time of heightened political tensions between premier Hun Sen and Cambodia s political opposition
Restless Myanmar state sees mass anti-Muslim protests
Rallyists are opposing the term Muslim communities in Rakhine State to refer to the Rohingya
Thai reporter wins 2015 AFP Kate Webb Prize
Thai investigative journalist Mutita Chuachang will receive the 2015 Kate Webb Prize from Agence France Presse for her independent reporting on human rights including Thailand s draconian use of the royal defamation law
Agence France-Presse condemns Burundi inaction after journalist beating
The violent aggression against our correspondent recognized and respected by the entire profession on the African continent cannot go unpunished
Patricia Evangelista receives NCCA's Ani ng Dangal award
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts recognizes Patricia Evangelista s compelling work and reporting on disaster and conflict in the Philippines
#JeSuisCharlie? Media debates self-censorship of cartoons
Should news organizations self censor the Charlie Hebdo cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad or use the images in the name of free speech?
Rappler reporter wins Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize
Patricia Evangelista s moving video and text storytelling from her coverage of the Zamboanga crisis and Typhoon Haiyan stood out in a strong field of contenders for the prize
Syria rebels blow up Aleppo hotel turned army base
A spokesman for Syria s biggest rebel alliance the Islamic Front told Agence France Presse via the Internet from Aleppo that its fighters carried out the attack
Slain AFP reporter and family mourned in Kabul
Hundreds of mourners turned out in pouring rain Sunday March 23 to lay to rest Sardar Ahmad AFP s senior reporter in Afghanistan together with his wife and two of their children who were among the victims of a Taliban attack on a Kabul hotel
Sardar Ahmad, charming and versatile AFP journalist
Sardar Ahmad covered Afghanistan s wrenching conflict and its life away from the bombs and blast walls
AFP reporter, family among 9 killed in Kabul hotel attack
An Agence France Presse reporter is among 9 civilians killed in a Taliban attack in a luxury hotel in Afghanistan
World media in PH; Cooper slams slow Haiyan response
International media’s extensive coverage of Haiyan shows the magnitude of the destruction and prompts the influx of aid
April 9, 2003: A statue, a bridge, and a city, fall
Ten years after the statue of Saddam Hussein was famously toppled in Baghdad Agence France Presse s Ezzedine Said recalls the events of the historic day
Journalist abducted before in Libya now kidnapped in Syria
A freelance American reporter is kidnapped in Syria and has been missing for 6 weeks
Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper drip chemistry
Could they be the next on and off screen couple?
Accessible urban wear in NY Fashion Week
MM6 caters to the fashion lovers with the devil may care attitude
Finally, Indian village learns to Skype
Casting for a movie made it possible for Indian villagers to learn about the technology
Michelle Obama designer sticks to color
Tracy Reese keeps things loose relaxed and nerdy
Victoria Beckham: Posh Spice, posh designer
The fashion icon stays sumptuous at NY Fashion Week with a surprising collection
Keira Knightley looks at love in a harsh light
For the new Anna Karenina actress the character is a punch to the stomach
Bob Dylan still rocks
Like a Rolling Stone the music icon is still rocking fans around the world
'Pieta' win in Venice clouded by controversy
Critics question the triumph of Korean art house director Kim Ki duk
'The Possession' still tops in US
Looks like people really love scary movies — and Batman
Lacoste pays tribute to founder
The brand revisits its heyday at NY Fashion Week
'Hotel Transylvania' reunites comedy veterans
The animated comedy reunites Saturday Night Live cast members
Depp shares tattoos with ex-convict
Depp befriends wrongly convicted Damien Echols whose story is told in West of Memphis
Canadian embassy closes as Iran escape film premieres
Argo is a dramatization of real events that took place in 1979
Alexander Wang glows in the dark at NY Fashion Week
The young designer presents a collection of clean architectural lines and cut outs
Asian fashion grads and their New York moment
They hope to follow in the footsteps of Alexander Wang and Jason Wu
Joaquin Phoenix, Hoffman win best actor in Venice
The two win the award for the Scientology inspired The Master
Sir Paul receives French Legion of Honour
The Beatle adds another feather to his knighted cap
Paris market begins Design Week
The flea market ushers in one week of sophisticated chic and amazing French design
Legends live in Jason Wu's collection
Legendary photographers inspire the young designer at New York Fashion Week
Kristen Stewart steals thunder in Toronto
The Twilight star tries to put the cheating scandal behind her
Selena Gomez: Disney's next bad girl?
Justin Bieber s girlfriend defends raunchy movie role
Prince Harry back in Afghanistan
Is this his chance to shed his playboy image?
Nipples and breasts checked for Chinese beauty contest
Outrage flew over at Weibo China s version of Twitter
Karlie puts bite in Fashion's Night Out
Model entrepreneur Karlie Kloss sells healthy treats at the big New York event for good cause
Lady Gaga and her 'meat'
The pop and fashion icon s controversial meat gown goes on display for fans to see up close
One Direction tops MTV awards
The British boy band came out on top in the video awards
Time-bending opens Toronto fest
The futuristic mob film brings together stars Joseph Gordon Levitt and Bruce Willis
Scarlett Johansson, Longoria stand by Obama
Hollywood stars with rags to riches stories believe Obama to be the right President
Sexy lesbian thriller winds up Venice
A remake by acclaimed director Brian de Palma closes the film festival
