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French president pokes at Trump for leaving Paris accord

French president pokes at Trump for leaving Paris accord

Technology
French President Emmanuel Macron took a jibe at President Donald Trump on Sunday for his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. Macron did not name Trump while speaking at the first meeting of the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi. But while hailing the "solar mamas," a group of women trained as solar engineers, he said the women had continued their mission to promote solar energy even after "some countries decided just to leave the floor and leave the Paris agreement." Trump announced last June that the U.S. was withdrawing from the Paris accord, which aims to slow the rise in global temperature by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At a separate weekend event in India, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also regretted Trump's decisio...
I'm coming out! Spacey pokes fun as Tonys host

I'm coming out! Spacey pokes fun as Tonys host

Entertainment
Kevin Spacey stole the show as he hosted the Tony Awards for the first time, performing an elaborate opening medley that poked fun at rumours about his sexuality.And he didn't leave US politics behind for the evening - the star impersonated former US president Bill Clinton and appeared on stage as his House of Cards character Frank Underwood.During the 11-minute opening number, he donned tap shoes and numerous costumes as he parodied the Broadway shows nominated for awards on Sunday night."I can't believe how many people do that eight times a week," a breathless Spacey said afterwards."But that's why we're gathered here to celebrate all the incredible work that you do. Now if someone will please find my cardiologist."Image:Spacey donned a tuxedo, cane and tap shoes during the medleyHis ope...