Trump tax returns show he held foreign bank accounts while in office

NEW YORK —Six years of Donald Trump’s federal tax returns released on Friday show the former president paid very little in federal income taxes the first and last year of his presidency, claiming huge

from https://ift.tt/twshkm4 https://ift.tt/uoKPsjm

Ministry of Industry, Hyundai sign MoU to enhance vehicle industry

RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company, the global provider of smart transport solutions.The MoU was signed in the

from https://ift.tt/twshkm4 https://ift.tt/8X9m7kf

Palestinian Presidency, Arab League welcomes UN adoption of resolution on Israeli practices

JERUSALEM/CAIRO — The Palestinian Presidency Has Welcomed The UN general assembly adoption by a majority of 87 in favor of a Palestinian draft resolution regarding the Israeli practices marring the human

from https://ift.tt/twshkm4 https://ift.tt/4l1YU9c

Ginni Thomas: US Supreme Court justice’s wife says she regret her post-election texts

WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court justice’s wife expressed regret for her texts fanning conspiracies about the 2020 presidential election — in one among dozens of witness transcripts rushed out in the

from https://ift.tt/rAQZMmi https://ift.tt/O3rWu6D

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

VATICAN CITY — Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until,

from https://ift.tt/rAQZMmi https://ift.tt/PTpI7dw

Andrew Tate detained in Romania over human trafficking

BUCHAREST — Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation.Tate, who was detained alongside his brother Tristan, had his

from https://ift.tt/rAQZMmi https://ift.tt/JS4OrBY

Floods in Philippines kill 32

MANILA — The death toll from heavy rain and floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines has climbed to 32, according to the government data released.The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/7OZ4rsi

Turkey eliminates age requirement for retirement

ANKARA — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan eliminated the retirement age requirement on Wednesday in a move that allows more than 2 million workers to retire immediately, less than six months before an

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/cFXyUWo

China urges countries to ensure travel curbs are 'scientific and fair'

BEIJING — COVID-19 requirements being imposed by countries on travelers from China should be based on science, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.“China believes all countries’ responses

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/0ZeKpfi

Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup

TASHKENT — Uzbekistan's health ministry has said that 18 children have died after drinking a cough syrup manufactured by Indian drug maker Marion Biotech.The ministry said that preliminary tests

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/yCqciB4

Covid-19: EU panel calls for joint measures as China reopens borders

BRUSSELS — The European Union's Health Security Committee on Thursday called for the bloc's member states to coordinate and roll out joint measures against COVID-19 as China reopens its borders.The

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/lf3YIkA

Russia fires dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities

KYIV — Cities across Ukraine have been targeted by a wave of Russian missile strikes, in one of the largest bombardments since the war began.At least three people - including a 14-year-old girl - were

from https://ift.tt/03RTXPU https://ift.tt/UPqJtKT

Pope Francis says predecessor Benedict is very ill

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has said former Pope Benedict XVI is very ill and he has asked pilgrims at the Vatican to pray for him.Benedict, 95, became the first leader of the Catholic Church to stand

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/wKD0FOu

14 killed at annual bikers' event in Calabar carnival

ABUJA — At least 14 people have been killed and 24 others injured after a vehicle plowed into crowds watching bikers at a popular carnival in Nigeria's southern port city of Calabar.Eyewitnesses

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/GBciM86

UN Security Council urges Taliban to reverse restrictions on women

NEW YORK — The UN Security Council has denounced Taliban government policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan.The Taliban have banned women from attending university and working for non-governmental

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/KEqtzFX

Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap

MOSCOW — Russia has banned oil sales to countries and companies that comply with a price cap agreed by Western nations earlier this month.The price cap - which was agreed by the G7 group of nations,

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/VSLAYcq

Flight cancellations wreak havoc n US airports

WASHINGTON — Thousands of travellers are stranded at airports across the US as flight cancellations and delays continue to wreak havoc amid a deadly winter storm.By mid-afternoon eastern time on Tuesday,

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/BcOg8dA

Iran’s president warns anti-government protesters against continuing rallies

TEHRAN —There will be “no mercy” for those who show hostility to the Islamic Republic, according to Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi as anti-government protests pass the 100-day mark.Speaking at

from https://ift.tt/ZKEjDNn https://ift.tt/uxwySvH

Families rejoice after years of separation as China ends inbound quarantine

HONG KONG — China's partial reopening has been met with an outpouring of joy and relief from citizens — both the hundreds of millions isolated inside the country for the past three years and those

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/WgANMcG

Serbia puts troops on high alert over Kosovo tensions

BELGRADE — The Serbian army says it is at its "highest level of combat readiness" after weeks of escalating tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.President Aleksandar Vucic says he will "take

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/HtV7hnY

Prime suspect arrested over Irish soldier's killing in Lebanon

BEIRUT — At least one arrest has been made in Lebanon after an Irish soldier died while on a UN peacekeeping mission.Pte Seán Rooney was in an armored UN vehicle which came under fire while travelling

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/IdopOFV

Suspect in Paris shooting 'wanted to murder migrants’

PARIS — The man suspected of killing three people outside a Kurdish community center in Paris told investigators that he wanted “to murder migrants”.The 69-year-old pensioner wounded three others

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/L9Z1tqU

Kyiv wants UN-backed peace summit by end of February

KYIV — Ukraine's foreign minister said his nation wants a UN-backed peace summit to end the war early in 2023, but only if Russia has faced a war crime tribunal first.Dmytro Kuleba made the comments

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/iQYvR2z

North Macedonia's capital chokes on dangerous levels of air pollution

SKOPJE — North Macedonia has imposed emergency measures in its capital Skopje and three other cities to tackle soaring levels of smog.Levels of air pollution have now risen to 28 times the safety threshold

from https://ift.tt/KM79jSH https://ift.tt/BTCv5Kd

North Korean drone reaches north of Seoul

SEOUL — South Korean military officials say North Korea has flown five drones across their mutual border.The "unmanned aerial vehicles" violated South Korean airspace in the border areas around

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/Dqv7Pck

Skiers rescued after avalanche in western Austria

VIENNA — All ten members of a group of skiers caught in an avalanche near the resort of Lech-Zuers in western Austria on Sunday have been rescued, police say.Helicopters, searchlights and avalanche dogs

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/cuL1Cn0

Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves three dead

KYIV — A Ukrainian drone attack on Engels bomber base in south Russia has left three people dead, Moscow says.Air defences reportedly shot down the drone but falling debris caused the casualties in the

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/kU4NCnr

Dozens dead as big freeze grips North America

WASHINGTON — At least 38 deaths have now been linked to a severe Arctic freeze that continues to pummel the US and Canada.Officials say 34 people died across the US, with the worst-hit area being the

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/ziwYN6v

Han River freezes early this year amid continued cold wave

SEOUL — The Han River in Seoul was declared frozen by South Korea's state weather agency for the first time this winter Sunday, as a cold snap has continued for days, Yonhap News Agency reported.The

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/tEuDfaq

Guterres ‘deeply disturbed’ by Taliban’s reported ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan

NEW YORK — Amid reports on Saturday that the Taliban had barred women from working for local and international NGOs, the United Nations said the decision would undermine the efforts of numerous organizations

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/KlE5vhy

Tis a Season to be festive

For many, Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25 across the globe is a time of gift exchanges, partaking in traditional sweets and cakes and dinner outings. From Christmas Eve mass, to festive caroling and the

from https://ift.tt/c6PAUew https://ift.tt/S9ZARbO

US deep freeze leaves more than 700,000 without power, thousands of flights canceled

NEW YORK — An arctic blast that gripped much of the United States on Saturday left more than 700,000 without power, at least 19 dead from weather-related car crashes and thousands stranded due to flight

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/8pHcqSt

WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world

GENEVA — From extreme floods to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday,

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/ErqC4zY

UNHCR urges rescue of 190 desperate people adrift in Andaman Sea

GENEVA — Some 190 desperate people are on the verge of perishing at sea, adrift somewhere between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday, urging countries

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/01eTyvc

Fresh skirmishes in Paris as rally takes place for Kurdish victims of ‘racist’ attack

PARIS — Skirmishes broke out between demonstrators and the police on the sidelines of a rally organized on Saturday in Paris to pay tribute to the three Kurds killed by a gunman in the French capital

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/geJO4wh

20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

MOSCOW — At least 20 people have been killed after a blaze swept through a home for the elderly in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, Russian officials say.Another six people were injured. The entire top

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/3FkeriH

Japan's defense budget hits record 6.8tr yen in policy shift

TOKYO — Japan approved Friday a record-high 6.8 trillion-yen ($51 billion) draft defense budget for fiscal 2023 after pledging to acquire capabilities in a major policy shift under the country's

from https://ift.tt/zxk7tMZ https://ift.tt/D0AHKhf

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj deported from Nepal

KATHMANDU — A French serial killer known as The Serpent, convicted of several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s, has left Nepal after being released from prison.Charles Sobhraj, 78, was freed after

from https://ift.tt/5sgRSLq https://ift.tt/FINlUTu

Jan. 6 committee releases final report, says Trump should be barred from office

WASHINGTON — The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection recommends barring former President Donald Trump from holding office again.The recommendation is among the conclusions

from https://ift.tt/5sgRSLq https://ift.tt/Z5kfxol

North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says

WASHINGTON — The United States has accused North Korea of supplying battlefield missiles and rockets to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for use in Ukraine.The White House said the shipment violated

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/jqpozLA

Temperatures plunge to dangerous levels in major US storm

WASHINGTON — Nearly 177 million Americans – or more than half the US population – will await Christmas weekend under wind chill alerts as a major arctic blast plunges temperatures to dangerous levels

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/YvBJNIE

Netanyahu set to head Israel's most right-wing government

JERUSALEM — A new government seen as the most right-wing in Israel's history has been agreed, sealing Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power.Netanyahu, who won elections in November, is set to

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/lT1xpSP

Transcript of Ardern's offensive comment sells for NZ$100,000

WELLINGTON — A signed copy of a transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting an opposition leader has sold for more than NZ$100,000 ($63,200).The offensive comment was picked up

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/u1Jm3Bp

Indians told to mask up amid China coronavirus surge

NEW DELHI — India's health minister has called for a return to Covid-appropriate behavior, including wearing masks in public, as the country steps up surveillance of cases.Top health officials have

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/CZplzFJ

China's hospitals seem to be filling up with Covid patients: WHO

A volunteer health worker sits in front of the fever clinic at Chaoyang hospital in Beijing.BEIJING — Hospitals in China appear to be filling up amid concerns about a fresh Covid-19 wave hitting the

from https://ift.tt/ZYpGbe2 https://ift.tt/gmQ3bkX

UN condemns Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

NEW YORK — The UN family and the entire humanitarian community in Afghanistan condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women and called on Wednesday for the de facto authorities to

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/aFNQIvy

UN envoy highlights need to continue dialogue with Taliban

GENEVA — Despite their differing positions, dialogue between the Taliban authorities and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) must continue for the sake of the country’s people, the top

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/QzkdKmw

Ancient South Australia cave art destroyed by vandals

ADELAIDE — Vandals have destroyed sacred artwork in South Australia thought to be about 30,000 years old.The Nullarbor Plain art, which are designs carved into the chalk limestone walls of the Koonalda

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/F2xR7Bq

Japan's births set to hit new all-time low below 800,000 in 2022

TOKYO — The number of babies born in Japan is set to drop to a record low for seven straight years in 2022, falling below 800,000 for the first time since the government started compiling statistics

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/J3aYWNS

Emergency in Texas city as Trump border policy in limbo

EL PASO, Texas — The Texas border city of El Paso is grappling with a mounting humanitarian crisis as a Trump-era policy hangs in the balance, leaving many migrants unsheltered in the cold night.Title

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/ca6gQGi

Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

SINGAPORE — Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter's chief executive officer when he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job". The billionaire promised earlier to abide by

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/XBadgTD

Peru orders Mexico ambassador to leave after asylum granted to family of ousted president

LIMA — Peru has ordered Mexico’s ambassador to leave the Andean country within 72 hours, declaring him “persona non grata,” according its foreign ministry on Tuesday, after the family of its ousted

from https://ift.tt/TR8vIfc https://ift.tt/odm5Iew

Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders

BERLIN — A former secretary who worked for the commander of a Nazi concentration camp has been convicted of complicity in the murders of more than 10,505 people.Irmgard Furchner, 97, was taken on as

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/c9IuHAz

India beefs up military at tense China border

NEW DELHI — India's foreign minister has said that the country has scaled up troop deployment along a disputed border with China to an unprecedented level.S. Jaishankar added that India wouldn't

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/dpO3MNz

Russia and China unite for live-fire naval exercises in waters near Japan

SEOUL — China and Russia will begin a weeklong joint live-fire naval exercise in the East China Sea on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, as the two partners step up cooperation

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/3EcW1X6

Capitol riot committee seeks four criminal charges Trump

WASHINGTON — A US congressional inquiry into last year's Capitol riot says ex-President Donald Trump should face criminal charges, including insurrection.The Democratic-led committee voted unanimously

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/g2epCOW

North Korea says it conducted key test for reconnaissance satellite

TOKYO — North Korea conducted an "important final-stage test" for the development of a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported Monday, a day after its neighboring countries said the

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/rQYRLaI

Kishida voices support for African Union G-20 membership

TOKYO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that Japan supports the idea of the African Union becoming a permanent member of the Group of 20 major economies after he talked with Senegalese President

from https://ift.tt/emv9Ju5 https://ift.tt/o9yhXdp

Six TV channels suspended in Moldova amid ‘misinformation’ allegations

CHISINAU — Six television channels in Moldova have had their broadcast licenses revoked following allegations of inaccuracies and misinformation in their coverage of Russia’s war in Ukraine, authorities

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/uC9dF5K

EU gives quartet customs waiver for UK exports of veterinary medicines

BRUSSELS — Brussels on Monday announced that it would issue a temporary waiver to allow citizens and businesses in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta to import veterinary medicines from Britain.Brexit

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/VpvnWtL

Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules

LONDON — The government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, the High Court has ruled.The court ruled on Monday that the scheme did not breach the UN’s Refugee Convention or human rights

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/SqWmXu5

Twitter users vote in favor of Musk resigning

NEW YORK — Twitter users have voted in favor of Elon Musk stepping down as the platform's chief executive after the billionaire ran a poll on his future.A total of 57.5% voted "yes" after

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/CzLtAv3

COP15: Nations reach 'historic' deal to protect nature

MONTREAL — Nations have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030 in a "historic" deal aimed at safeguarding wildlife biodiversity.There will also be targets for protecting

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/HPlsNDR

Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block

TORONTO — Five people have died after a gunman opened fire at a block of flats in Toronto, Canada.Police responded to reports of the shooting at the building in Vaughan, about 30km (19 miles) north of

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/rk8mWQX

Thai warship capsizes leaving 31 sailors missing

BANGKOK — The Thai navy says 31 sailors are missing after a warship carrying over 100 crew capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand.The HTMS Sukhothai sank after water flooded its power

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/NSPda1b

As biodiversity degrades, nature’s solutions are lost for ever

GENEVA — Humanity faces unprecedented engineering challenges if it is to survive. Solutions to these challenges are waiting to be discovered in plants, animals, and microbes, but these could be lost

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/OjUpYDX

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

MUMBAI — Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao, the second of the four Visakhapatnam class destroyers, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday.Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Mumbai,

from https://ift.tt/xh0NcMF https://ift.tt/BTpCdSt

GCC denounces European Parliament’s resolution on human rights in Bahrain

MANAMA — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Dr. Nayef Al Hajraf denounced the resolution issued by the European Parliament regarding human rights in Bahrain.Al Hajrah said on Sunday that

from https://ift.tt/9elJg4K https://ift.tt/WC3U7Sg

Ukraine war: EU drone export ban, Putin visits Belarus

KYIV/ BRUSELS — The European Union on Friday banned the export of drone parts to Russia in order to deprive the Kremlin of these weapons and prevent their use against Ukraine.The bloc forbid sending

from https://ift.tt/9elJg4K https://ift.tt/BDEx7ym

Jordan bans TikTok amid protests over fuel prices

AMMAN — Jordan has imposed a temporary ban on popular social media platform TikTok amid violent protests over fuel price hikes. In a statement, the Public Security Directorate said the widely used but

from https://ift.tt/9elJg4K https://ift.tt/aUp2TVQ

Police officer killed, 2 wounded in clashes over fuel prices in Jordan

AMMAN — A senior police commander was killed and at least two officers wounded in Jordan as clashes broke out during protests over soaring fuel prices. Col. Abdul Razzaq Abdel Hafez al-Dalabeh was shot

from https://ift.tt/kolvgcB https://ift.tt/FVKRfp7

21 campers dead and more missing in Malaysia landslide

KUALA LUMPUR — At least 21 people including children have been killed after a landslide hit a holiday campsite in Malaysia's Selangor state.Families were sleeping in their tents when the landslide

from https://ift.tt/kolvgcB https://ift.tt/wZoI7u1

Japan to double defense spending amid China threat

TOKYO — Japan has announced it will double its military spending in the next five years, citing regional threats posed by China and North Korea.It will also acquire the ability to strike enemy bases.The

from https://ift.tt/kolvgcB https://ift.tt/1UiE8RD

Russia launches new deadly strikes across Ukraine

KYIV — Russian forces fired 60 missiles and carried out drone attacks across Ukraine on Friday, officials said, striking the capital Kyiv and cities in the north, south, west and center.Two people were

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/mMQAx9h

At least 16 campers dead and more missing in Malaysia landslide

KUALA LUMPUR — At least 16 people including children have been killed after a landslide enveloped a holiday campsite in Malaysia's Selangor state, officials say.Families were sleeping in their tents

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/7sUBxbD

US National Archives releases thousands of JFK assassination documents

WASHINGTON — The White House has ordered the release of thousands of previously classified documents on the murder of US President John F Kennedy in full for the first time.The documents released by

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/Op9oHcW

China launches new remote sensing satellite

XICHANG — China has sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.The satellite, Yaogan-36, was launched by a Long March-2D

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/BYcbDAP

Nearly 42,000 died in Iran due to air pollution in 2021

TEHRAN — Nearly 42,000 people died in Iran due to air pollution in 2021, according to a member of the environmental committee in the country's parliament. "More than 41,700 people died in the

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/d0qZtWB

Thai princess collapses from heart condition, palace says

BANGKOK — The Thai King's eldest daughter collapsed from a heart condition on Wednesday evening, Thailand's royal palace says.Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn,

from https://ift.tt/1K74kbc https://ift.tt/4oAnWOS

Missouri man pleads guilty to hate crime, arson charges in Islamic center fire

WASHINGTON — A man, who set a fire that destroyed an Islamic center in southeast Missouri two years ago, has pleaded guilty to hate crime and arson charges, the Associated Press reported quoting the

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/2mOM8Er

Elon Musk no longer world's richest man

NEW YORK — Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest man after a sharp drop in the value of his shares in electric car company Tesla this year.According to both Forbes and Bloomberg, Musk has been

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/504msdu

Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

NAIROBI — Facebook's algorithm helped fuel the viral spread of hate and violence during Ethiopia's civil war, a legal case alleges.Abrham Meareg, the son of an Ethiopian academic shot dead after

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/RmIP87h

Ukraine war: Civic buildings hit in drone attacks on central Kyiv

KYIV — Three explosions have been heard in the centre of Kyiv, as Ukraine said it had shot down a number of Iranian-made Shahed drones.Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 10 Shahed drones had been shot down

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/Uibl2OP

Chinese hospitals under strain in Covid wave

BEIJING — China's hospitals are already under so much pressure, following the country's rapid 180-degree shift in Covid policy that doctors and nurses could be infecting patients.It seems frontline

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/BFe8IK9

US winter storm brings blizzards, tornadoes and flood threats

WASHINGTON — A powerful storm has spawned tornadoes in the southern US and brought heavy snowfall and other extreme weather across the US and parts of Canada.The storm has injured several people in Texas

from https://ift.tt/fNh0nzm https://ift.tt/nWyuGEj

Ramaphosa faces MP vote over cash-in-sofa scandal

PRETORIA — A special sitting of South Africa's parliament is due to vote on whether to begin impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.The president is accused of covering up the

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/m4hjpAG

US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says

LOS ANGELES — For the first time ever, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/wHhbfAR

EU corruption scandal: European Parliament offices searched

BRUSSELS — Belgian investigators searched offices at the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday, in a probe into alleged bribes from World Cup host Qatar.It was the 20th search carried out since Friday

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/g6smSXI

Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin will not hold his traditional big year-end news conference, the Kremlin has said, for the first time in 10 years.But spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "we hope the president

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/xzV2tGc

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas — Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in The Bahamas, the country's attorney general has said.He is scheduled to appear on Tuesday

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/zkq6IWC

Munich bans disruptive climate protests after activists glue themselves to runways

MUNICH — Munich has banned certain climate protests following last week’s airport blockades.All climate-related gatherings aimed at blocking key roads and other areas will be prohibited for at least

from https://ift.tt/vl9ydWI https://ift.tt/6S5dztl

US scientists expected to announce long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Energy is expected to announce Tuesday that scientists have for the first time successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain, according

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/HSKgl4J

More than 11,000 children killed or injured in Yemen conflict: UNICEF

GENEVA — More than 11,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in the war in Yemen — an average of four a day since fighting escalated in 2015, though the number is likely to be far higher, the

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/1PC8hJB

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid

RAMALLAH — Israeli soldiers killed a 16-year-old Palestinian teenager during a military raid on the city of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, AlJazeera reported quoting local sources.The Palestinian

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/bLrK4e1

Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-govt protests

TEHRAN — Iran on Monday carried out its second execution linked to the nearly three-month wave of anti-government protests.Majid Reza Rahnavard was hanged in the city of Mashhad, the country's judiciary

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/vtGejHW

Bad weather forces UK airports to suspend flights

LONDON — All flights have been suspended at Stansted Airport after it was forced to close its runway due to bad weather.Heathrow and Gatwick also canceled or delayed flights after snow, ice and freezing

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/fzn9BuI

Ethnic violence flares up as Serbs barricade roads in Kosovo

PRISTINA/ BELGRADE — Serb protestors in Kosovo blocked roads for a second day on Sunday, following a nighttime exchange of fire with the police.Kosovo’s Serb minority is outraged by the arrest of a

from https://ift.tt/d53sPaC https://ift.tt/eBr50ga

South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

SEOUL — South Korea's parliament has passed a motion calling for the dismissal of the interior minister over the government's response to the Itaewon crush.Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting

from https://ift.tt/YrpWzE6 https://ift.tt/WELZthf

Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody

LONDON — A Libyan man accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie 34 years ago is in United States custody, Scottish authorities have said.The US announced charges against

from https://ift.tt/YrpWzE6 https://ift.tt/EFnDryj

Fulani's charity Sistah Space stops work over safety

LONDON — A charity led by a black woman who was repeatedly asked where she was "really" from at a royal event has temporarily stopped its work over safety.Sistah Space was thrown into the spotlight

from https://ift.tt/YrpWzE6 https://ift.tt/Zr7XoJx

Kwarteng says he got carried away as chancellor

LONDON — Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he "got carried away" when he announced a huge package of ill-fated tax cuts alongside former Prime Minister Liz Truss.Kwarteng told the Financial

from https://ift.tt/YrpWzE6 https://ift.tt/71NfIcP

Sparks fly as Kosovo police increase presence in Serb-majority north

PRISTINA. BELGRADE — Increased police presence in ethnic Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo following several incidents in recent days has sparked further tensions between Belgrade and Pristina.The

from https://ift.tt/bsJ0NgP https://ift.tt/JsuhFXV

GCC allows Kuwait to retain SG post for another term

RIYADH — The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has okayed Kuwait's request to retain the post of the Gulf bloc's secretary-general for another term. This came in the

from https://ift.tt/bsJ0NgP https://ift.tt/j2dc476

Russia lauds Saudi Arabia and UAE role in prisoner swap with US

MOSCOW — Russia praised Saudi Arabia and the UAE for helping to carry out the exchange of Russian Viktor Bout for US basketball player Brittney Griner, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday."We

from https://ift.tt/bsJ0NgP https://ift.tt/NtjYeDC

Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable' move to block access to EU's passport-free zone

BUCHAREST — Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has blasted Austria for single-handedly blocking his country's accession into the EU's passport-free Schengen Area, calling the move "inexplicable,"

from https://ift.tt/5eN0Jwo https://ift.tt/laMxw9X

Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow

MOSCOW — A huge fire has ripped through a major shopping complex on the edge of Moscow killing at least one person, Russia's Emergencies Ministry has said.Video of the blaze showed explosions at

from https://ift.tt/5eN0Jwo https://ift.tt/gKrzALj

Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia

WASHINGTON — Ten months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed in her home state of Texas.Griner was jailed for carrying cannabis oil at a Moscow airport

from https://ift.tt/5eN0Jwo https://ift.tt/0EBcMZJ

Mexico considers asylum for Peru's impeached president

MEXICO CITY — Mexico says it is considering granting asylum to Peru's former President Pedro Castillo, who was impeached and then accused of rebellion in a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday.Castillo,

from https://ift.tt/5eN0Jwo https://ift.tt/YxPrVQ2

Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON — The US and Russia have exchanged jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, held in an American prison for 12 years.The swap was approved by President

from https://ift.tt/5eN0Jwo https://ift.tt/H4DE5GF

'Culture of impunity' across EU over violence against migrants, NGO warns

BRUSSELS — Migrants attempting to reach Europe are now almost always subjected to some form of violence at the hands of authorities, according to a new NGO report.The second edition of the "Black

from https://ift.tt/CiPtOpW https://ift.tt/oUSGvwx

Murderer publicly executed by his victim's father, Taliban say

KABUL — A man convicted of murder was shot by his victim's father in the Taliban's first public execution since their return to power in Afghanistan.A Taliban spokesperson said the man was killed

from https://ift.tt/CiPtOpW https://ift.tt/m2pFj4o

Peru has first female president after dramatic impeachment

LIMA — Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached — hours after he tried to dissolve parliament.Dina Boluarte — previously the vice-president

from https://ift.tt/CiPtOpW https://ift.tt/DrqoFRs

Europe must ‘stand against’ Iranian crackdown on protesters — Rahmani

BRUSSELS — The European Parliament must “stand against” the reported death sentences given to protesters in Iran, according to activist and journalist Taghi Rahmani.Rahmani spoke last week in Brussels

from https://ift.tt/CiPtOpW https://ift.tt/F39nHRM

Croatia set to join Schengen but Austria ‘main hold-out’ against Romania and Bulgaria’s joint bid

BRUSSELS — The enlargement of the passport-free Schengen Area has been put under serious question ahead of a key vote in Brussels, as Austria and the Netherlands continue to have concerns about the admission

from https://ift.tt/CiPtOpW https://ift.tt/zJKR0u5

GCC citizens, residents allowed to enter Qatar without Hayya Card

Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Qatar's Ministry of interior announced on Tuesday that GCC citizens and residents would be allowed to enter Qatar without the need to register for the Hayya card.Starting

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/wsIn2BK

‘No indication’ situation of Iranian women will improve, says US

WASHINGTON — There are no indications the situation faced by Iranian women will improve, the US said on Monday.“Unfortunately, there is no evidence that Iranian leaders are improving the way they treat

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/yHwmnMJ

Quad and Troika welcome Sudan’s framework agreement

KHARTOUM — Members of the Quad and Troika (Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) welcomed the agreement of an initial political framework.In

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/GqlIdxr

Witnesses challenge Israeli policeman's killing of Palestinian

JERUSALEM — An eyewitness to the killing of a Palestinian by Israeli forces has told the BBC he believes the man was shot simply for punching a policeman.Ammar Mefleh was killed at close range in the

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/P8tygUz

Indian men jailed for rape of Latvian tourist

NEW DELHI — A court in India has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in 2018.The 33-year-old woman, who was traveling with her sister, went missing from

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/NpEFgnD

Indonesia adopts new criminal code, outlaws sex outside marriage

JAKARTA — Indonesia on Tuesday adopted a new criminal code that outlaws sex outside marriage and cohabitation, in changes that critics contend could undermine freedoms in the Southeast Asian nation.The

from https://ift.tt/2yZwJSs https://ift.tt/XRr2uIy

UAE President, Qatar’s Emir discuss relations in Doha

DOHA — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed on Monday the brotherly relations and ways of enhancing their cooperation to advance

from https://ift.tt/KtYiHeD https://ift.tt/f5H7CBL

Sudan’s rivals sign framework deal for transition

KHARTOUM — Sudan’s ruling military council and political forces on Monday signed a framework agreement meant to resolve the country’s months-long crisis. The deal was signed by army chief Gen. Abdul

from https://ift.tt/KtYiHeD https://ift.tt/cIsdxB8

Ten men go on trial over 2016 Brussels bombings

BRUSSELS — Six years after the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, Belgium’s largest-ever criminal trial has begun in the capital.Ten men are accused of being members of the terrorist cell that carried out

from https://ift.tt/KtYiHeD https://ift.tt/iNuk4VE

Construction begins on world's biggest telescope

PRETORIA — One of the grand scientific projects of the 21st Century begins its construction phase on Monday. The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) will be the largest radio telescope in the world when completed

from https://ift.tt/KtYiHeD https://ift.tt/GbuhP1r

Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms

LONDON — Oil prices rose on Monday following an agreement by the G7 group of nations and its allies to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 (£49) a barrel.Brent crude added around 0.7% to above $86 in

from https://ift.tt/KtYiHeD https://ift.tt/YBkLeCr

Trump’s call for ‘end’ of constitution condemned by Democrats

WASHINGTON — The White House has condemned former President Donald Trump after he called for the “termination” of the US constitution.Trump made the comments in a post to his Truth Social network

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/vXroUxA

Italian premier wants to increase country's influence in Mediterranean

ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that her government is steadfastly committed to enhancing its influence in the Mediterranean."We understand that building a shared space

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/KiQe29P

Indonesia raises alert level to highest as Semeru volcano erupts

JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities raised the alert level to the highest after the Semeru volcano on Java Island erupted Sunday.The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazar Mitigation (PVMBG) raised

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/gVPfcaR

2 million Hayya cards issued; Saudi Arabia tops the list

Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Two million Hayya cards were issued to attend the Qatar 2022 World Cup, with Saudi Arabia coming first on the list, FIFA World Cup announced on Saturday.The FIFA World Cup

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/UCDMKFI

Russian businessman arrested in oligarchs investigation

LONDON — A Russian businessman has been arrested at his multi-million-pound London home by officers investigating potential criminal activity by oligarchs.The man, 58, was held on suspicion of money

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/IsWRqzn

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa considers future amid corruption scandal

PRETORIA — South Africans are waiting, many in deep trepidation, to find out if President Cyril Ramaphosa is about to resign in the wake of a murky and highly politicized scandal involving cattle, a

from https://ift.tt/xPk1LXZ https://ift.tt/hWNs7q2

Gunmen attack Pakistan Embassy in Kabul, head of mission safe

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's chargé d'affaires to Afghanistan Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani survived an attack on the country’s embassy in Kabul on Friday, officials said. "The compound of the

from https://ift.tt/Bn1CrPU https://ift.tt/uqQfRb9

Indonesia to make sex outside marriage punishable by jail

JAKARTA — Indonesian lawmakers are soon expected to pass a new criminal code that will criminalize sex outside marriage and outlaw insults against state institutions.The deputy justice minister, Edward

from https://ift.tt/Bn1CrPU https://ift.tt/TxrFbdA

India remittances set to hit record $100bn in 2022

WASHINGTON — Indians are set to receive $100bn in remittances this year, according to a World Bank report - the first time a single country has reached that number.The increase was led by wage rises

from https://ift.tt/Bn1CrPU https://ift.tt/csHyJu6

Biden prepared to meet Putin to end Russia's war with Ukraine

WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden has said he would be ready to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin "if in fact there is an interest in him deciding that he's looking for a way to end the war".Addressing

from https://ift.tt/Bn1CrPU https://ift.tt/fd65gQu

US lawmakers get access to Trump's tax returns

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's tax returns have been handed over to a committee of the US House of Representatives after the former president lost a long legal battle to keep them sealed.The Treasury

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/OQrBRSA

Foxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers

SINGAPORE — Apple supplier Foxconn is ramping up efforts to recruit workers after unrest at the world's biggest iPhone factory.Employees who successfully refer a friend or family member to work at

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/LzFuv3A

China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests

BEIJING — China has signaled a shift in its Covid stance as it moves to ease some virus restrictions despite high daily case numbers.Dozens of districts in Shanghai and Guangzhou, cities that have seen

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/ebHECzM

South African president faces impeachment threat over 'Farmgate'

PRETORIA — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.The president has been accused of covering up a $4m (£3.3m) theft from

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/DRHqu7F

William's godmother quits over racist remarks to black charity boss

LONDON — The late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey has apologized and resigned after she repeatedly asked a black British charity boss where she was "really" from.Ngozi Fulani,

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/pD5fONU

Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried denies committing fraud

SAN FRANCISCO – Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer of crypto exchange FTX, has denied committing fraud.The man once hailed as a legendary figure in the crypto industry told The New

from https://ift.tt/8QCFzW1 https://ift.tt/H6ERXmq

Brussels backs €7.5 billion cut in EU funds to Hungary over rule of law

BRUSSELS — The European Commission recommended on Wednesday that €7.5 billion of EU funds be withheld from Hungary over rule of law concerns.Budapest had until November 19 to pass 17 reforms negotiated

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/UKIZEAy

Teacher shortages worry countries across Europe

BRUSSELS — Teacher shortages are concerning countries across Europe, AFP reports.France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden and Italy are all facing teacher recruitment troubles amid widespread disaffection within

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/mkVXRxw

Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

BEIJING — China's former leader Jiang Zemin, who came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests, has died at 96.State media said he died just after noon in Shanghai on Wednesday.One of the major

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/FGOg0Ch

Capitol riots: Two members of far-right Oath Keepers militia guilty of US sedition

WASHINGTON — The leader of a far-right militia has been found guilty of plotting to stop US President Joe Biden from taking office after the 2020 election.A jury found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/BrvYDxL

US and China in first South China Sea encounter since Xi-Biden meeting

SEOUL — The United States and Chinese militaries exchanged harsh words Tuesday after a US Navy warship performed the first freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in the South China Sea since the leaders

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/WpmeMOD

China plans 'crackdown' after Covid protests

BEIJING — China's top security agency has called for a crackdown on "hostile forces" after rare protests against Covid rules in Chinese cities at the weekend.Police officers have flooded

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/1CxcPyf

Belarus political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care — opposition

MINSK — Belarus political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova has been hospitalized in an intensive care unit, according to the Telegram channel of another opposition politician.The political activist was first

from https://ift.tt/LnbA65Q https://ift.tt/vsleyWb

Artemis: Nasa's Orion capsule breaks distance record

WASHINGTON — The US space agency's Orion capsule has reached a key milestone on its demonstration mission around the Moon.On Monday, it moved some 430,000km (270,000 miles) beyond the Earth - the

from https://ift.tt/uwn63Os https://ift.tt/mnFS4JN

Heavy police presence in Chinese cities after days of protests

BEIJING — Protests against Covid restrictions that erupted over the weekend appear to have died down, as a heavy police presence is reported in Chinese cities.Large barriers have gone up along the main

from https://ift.tt/uwn63Os https://ift.tt/BCbGP6X

Innovation, energy and security: How 5G will change Europe

BRUSSELS — The rollout of 5G is gaining traction in Europe, leading many to question how this new generation of mobile technology will change the way Europe lives, works and interacts.The planned successor

from https://ift.tt/uwn63Os https://ift.tt/sVDXge4

Turkiye, Egypt may reappoint ambassadors 'in coming months' — FM

ANKARA — Turkiye and Egypt may mutually re-appoint ambassadors in the "coming months," in a major step towards the restoration of full-fledged diplomatic relations, Turkish Foreign Minister

from https://ift.tt/uwn63Os https://ift.tt/38raoep

Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

GENEVA — Monkeypox will now be known as mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, after complaints over racist and stigmatizing language linked to the virus's name.The old term will

from https://ift.tt/uwn63Os https://ift.tt/oVlTWNP

Europol helps take down cocaine ‘super cartel’ in six-country bust

THE HAGUE — A drugs cartel believed to control up to a third of Europe’s cocaine trade was taken down in a six-country bust, with 30 tons of drugs seized, Europol said on Monday.The European policing

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/bMu5qEJ

Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s government and the opposition have signed a preliminary agreement to find a way out of the country’s political crisis.During talks in Mexico, the two issued a joint statement

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/clWhIJu

Diphtheria cases rising among asylum seekers

LONDON — The number of cases of diphtheria among asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the UK has risen to more than 50, the BBC understands.It comes after it was confirmed that one migrant who

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/CPn0wSo

Taiwan’s President Tsai quits as party chair after local elections

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the governing Democratic Progressive Party after its poor showing in local elections.The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won several major

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/7sbZpOV

Camilla scraps ladies-in-waiting in modernizing move

LONDON — Camilla, the Queen Consort, is ending the tradition of having ladies-in-waiting, but instead will be helped by “Queen’s companions”.As well as modernizing the title, the six women assistants

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/cr9t4oH

Russia's Lavrov postpones Belarus visit after sudden death of foreign minister Makei

MOSCOW/ MINSK — Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has postponed a planned visit to Minsk following the death of his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei, according to Russian media reports

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/hFMCvf8

Teachers in Hungary file petition demanding urgent reforms

BUDAPEST — Hungary's teachers' unions have filed a petition to the Ministry of Interior Affairs in Budapest, demanding the government urgently reforms the education system and raise teachers'

from https://ift.tt/AwIGcUV https://ift.tt/RU5Dwu1

UN chief strongly condemns CAR airfield attack that killed one peacekeeper

NEW YORK — The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned an attack on an airfield in southeastern Central African Republic (CAR) which left one peacekeeper from Morocco dead, while his unit

from https://ift.tt/2kvzDVm https://ift.tt/0AfKX5E

Border chaos likely as EU set to implement new entry system

BRUSSELS — Entering the European Union is about to get more complicated for non-EU nationals from next year. A new Entry Exit System (EES) is set to come into effect from May 2023.This is part of the

from https://ift.tt/2kvzDVm https://ift.tt/haKI61q

Imran Khan attends first rally since being shot at

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan is attending a rally in Rawalpindi — his first public appearance since being shot at and injured.Large crowds have gathered to listen to his

from https://ift.tt/2kvzDVm https://ift.tt/Ucv49gE

13 people missing after torrential rain causes landslide on Italian island of Ischia

ROME — Thirteen people are missing on the Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by heavy rain, according to the ANSA and AGI news agencies.ANSA, citing the local police, said that

from https://ift.tt/2kvzDVm https://ift.tt/9sI7OX3

Far-right extremist set to join Israel’s new ruling coalition

JERUSALEM — Israel's far-right Jewish Power party has signed a coalition agreement with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.Its leader, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is set to become national security minister

from https://ift.tt/6jKRikO https://ift.tt/lmF7PvB

Man arrested in India over 2018 Australia beach murder

QUEENSLAND — A man has been arrested in India over the murder of a young woman found dead on a tropical northern Australian beach four years ago.The body of Toyah Cordingley, 24, was discovered in October

from https://ift.tt/6jKRikO https://ift.tt/9WEmGyz

European Space Agency selects its first ‘parastronaut’ in boost to diversity in space

PARIS — The European Space Agency (ESA) has made history by selecting an amputee who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident to be among its newest batch of astronauts — a leap toward its pioneering

from https://ift.tt/6jKRikO https://ift.tt/oB2lmDc

Lebanon fails for 7th time to elect new president amid political deadlock

BEIRUT — Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday failed for a seventh time to elect a new president as the country grapples with a deepening political and economic crisis. The voting session was attended by

from https://ift.tt/6jKRikO https://ift.tt/WkMqoPI

Record number of Covid cases in China as virus surges nationwide

BEIJING — China has recorded its highest number of daily Covid cases since the pandemic began, despite stringent measures designed to eliminate the virus.Several major cities including the capital Beijing

from https://ift.tt/ne8RX6p https://ift.tt/pt06yXD

Anwar Ibrahim named Malaysian PM after post-poll crisis

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been named the country's new prime minister, after several days of post-election deadlock.The new leader was appointed by

from https://ift.tt/ne8RX6p https://ift.tt/EHIrkS5

Ukraine war: Winter shelter plans and UK sends first helicopter

KYIV — Ukraine has promised to provide free shelter to evacuating citizens ahead of a harsh winter and amid relentless Russian strikes.Special “invincibility centers” will be set up across the country

from https://ift.tt/ne8RX6p https://ift.tt/36OWptR

UNEP honors five protectors of Mother Earth

GENEVA —The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced on Tuesday, the 2022 Champions of the Earth for their transformative action to prevent, halt or reverse ecosystem degradation. A conservationist,

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/fOEDZGI

Jerusalem bombings: Teenager killed in rare twin attacks at bus stops

JERUSALEM — A teenage boy has been killed and 14 other people have been wounded in two suspected bomb attacks at bus

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/kcJCSpb

Iran must release protesters’ bodies — UN rights office

GENEVA — The UN human rights office has warned the situation in Iran is “critical” and criticized authorities for apparently not releasing protesters’ bodies.A hardening of the response by security

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/zMs7tmd

Russian hoaxer called Poland’s Duda over missile strike

WARSAW — Polish President Andrzej Duda spoke to a hoaxer posing as France’s Emmanuel Macron on the night a missile hit a village near the Ukraine border.His office confirmed the call after two well-known

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/uXqtxJO

First snowfall of season in Scandinavia causes havoc on roads

COPENHAGEN — It was a snowy start of the week for parts of Denmark. Roads were slow as traffic jams were reported during the first snowfall of the season.The Island of Møn received around 20 centimeters

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/jFAEPDC

Ukraine searches Kyiv monastery over suspected Russia links

KYIV — Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has raided the main Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv over suspected links to Russia.The SBU said on Telegram that it had carried out “counter-espionage

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/cRd5qvQ

Two Estonians accused of €560 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme

TALLINN — Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn after having been charged with their alleged involvement in a $575 million (€560m) cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering conspiracy, the

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/onrGRT1

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over 'insulting' images of Erdogan

ANKARA —Turkey has summoned Sweden's ambassador to Ankara to protest against "insulting" images of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Kurdish "propaganda" — featuring Erdogan's

from https://ift.tt/iskEuNv https://ift.tt/CuLd3MF

Many schoolchildren among the dead in Indonesia earthquake

JAKARTA — Many of those killed and injured in a major earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java were children who were at school when it hit, rescuers say.Aprizal Mulyadi, 14, said he was trapped after

from https://ift.tt/V8fZ2gI https://ift.tt/Uz83udf

Iran security forces intensify deadly crackdown in Kurdish areas

TEHRAN — At least 30 anti-government protesters have been killed by security forces in Kurdish-populated cities in west Iran in the past week, a rights group says.Hengaw reported that seven had died

from https://ift.tt/V8fZ2gI https://ift.tt/yYn8qMC

Afghans will struggle for their lives this winter, says Red Cross

KABUL —The conditions in Taliban-held Afghanistan will be worse in the year ahead, and more Afghans are bound to struggle for survival, a top Red Cross official said.The country is about to endure its

from https://ift.tt/V8fZ2gI https://ift.tt/B06kHgf

Sisi - Erdogan meeting start to develop bilateral ties

CAIRO — Egypt said on Monday that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed that their meeting in Doha will be the start to develop bilateral relations between

from https://ift.tt/V8fZ2gI https://ift.tt/LmrMDoZ

Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 46

JAKARTA — The death toll from an earthquake in Indonesia has climbed to 46, local media reported on Monday.Over 700 people were also injured when the 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian

from https://ift.tt/V8fZ2gI https://ift.tt/hGRikd4

Young Swiss farmers making better soil for better food

BERN — Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment.They have been working together on their agriculture project SlowGrow, in Switzerland, since 2018. Their focus is to grow healthy,

from https://ift.tt/tszb9S6 https://ift.tt/FzuoaX6

A step towards justice, says UN chief after COP27 closes with deal on loss and damage

SHARM EL-SHEIKH —After days of intense negotiations that stretched into early Sunday morning in Sharm El-Sheikh, countries at the UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, reached agreement on an

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/6Y70zwD

WHO unveils new strategy to tackle antimalarial drug resistance in Africa

GENEVA — A new strategy has been launched to address the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday.Sub-Saharan Africa accounts

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/1WjabPv

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes jailed for fraud

LOS ANGELES — Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood testing start-up that was once valued at $9billion (£7.5billion).The

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/dLrpCh6

Sweden proposes to change permanent residence permits to temporary

STOCKHOLM — Sweden has proposed amendments to its migration law in an attempt to change permanent residence to temporary, local media reported on Friday. Mikael Ribbenvik, the general director of the

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/TzSJ5pl

Mosow slams Poland's refusal to issue visa to Russian foreign minister

MOSCOW — Russia on Saturday slammed Poland's refusal to issue a visa to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov so he could take part in a meeting next month of Organization for Security and Cooperation in

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/O2QjP9o

British premier pays first visit to Ukraine since taking office

KYIV — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his first visit to the embattled country since taking office last

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/CrGIKln

Austria to impose windfall tax on energy firms

VIENNA — Austria will introduce a temporary windfall tax on energy firms, according to the country’s Finance Ministry on Friday.
 The windfall tax, which is levied on unexpectedly large profits,

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/QK2lGH3

Elon Musk begins Twitter poll on reinstating Trump's account

WASHINGTON — Twitter owner Elon Musk launched a poll Friday on the social media company asking if former US President Donald Trump should be allowed back on the platform. "Reinstate former President

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/lZDBNhd

Saudi Arabia records significant drop in new COVID-19 cases

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant drop in new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, with 45 cases recorded over the past 24 hours. New COVID-19 cases in the Kingdom were

from https://ift.tt/roZJ1yt https://ift.tt/6cF1UdT

Hakeem Jeffries favored to lead U.S. House Democrats after Pelosi exit

WASHINGTON — U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to step down from her leadership role after her fellow Democrats lost their majority in last week's midterm elections

from https://ift.tt/D7T6sBi https://ift.tt/BLZ1An8

UN chief welcomes renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative

CAIRO — UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had been due to expire on Saturday.More than 11.1 million tons of essential foodstuffs

from https://ift.tt/D7T6sBi https://ift.tt/Q4ea0PW

Macron accuses ex-Australia premier of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China

BALI — French President Emmanuel Macron accused former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday of provoking "nuclear confrontation" with China, according to local media.Talking

from https://ift.tt/D7T6sBi https://ift.tt/Xf6qIuk

Iran organized 10 kidnap and death plots, MI5 says

LONDON — There have been at least 10 potential threats by Iran to kidnap or kill British or UK-based people this year.The figure was revealed by the head of MI5, Ken McCallum, in his annual update on

from https://ift.tt/NQ2BJKs https://ift.tt/OJF0QS3

COP27: US, China agree to resume cooperation on climate issues

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — It’s day 9 of COP27 and we’re firmly in the second half of the UN climate conference. Negotiations are still slow but there was a glimmer of hope Wednesday as the US and China agreed

from https://ift.tt/NQ2BJKs https://ift.tt/yJW6ubh

Trump launches 2024 US presidential run

FLORIDA — Donald Trump launched on Tuesday a bid to regain the presidency in 2024, aiming to pre-empt potential Republican rivals.Seeking a potential rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/RuPgN6K

Indonesia announces adoption of Bali Declaration at G20 Summit

BALI — Indonesia on Wednesday announced the adoption and ratification of the Bali G20 Leaders’ Declaration at the two-day G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, according to ANTARA News Agency.“Today, we can adopt

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/1CB9csZ

MEPs mull declaring Russia a terrorist state over ‘brutal and inhumane’ crimes against

STRASBORUG —The European Parliament should declare Russia a terrorist state for the “intimidation and destruction of Ukrainians as a nation,” according to a strongly-worded resolution being drafted

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/mqzKTSL

COP27: Week two opens with focus on water, women and more negotiations on ‘loss and damage’

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — On ‘Women and Water’ Day at COP27, the power of women as key drivers of climate solutions, and the crucial impact that the climate crisis is having on our water supply took centerstage

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/wr3dty6

UN chief highlights crucial role of G20 in resolving global crises

BALI — With the global population now at eight billion and growing, action or inaction by the world’s largest economies, the G20, will be critical to determine if everyone gets to live on a peaceful

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/uG9yQVm

WHO urges immediate skin-to-skin contact for babies born prematurely

GENEVA — Premature babies should be given skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth to improve their survival and health outcomes, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, in new guidelines published

from https://ift.tt/plXY0ha https://ift.tt/YUOtnLs

Comedian Jay Leno suffers serious burns after car explodes at LA home

LOS ANGELES — The US comedian and TV presenter Jay Leno has been treated for serious burns after an alleged freak accident involving one of his cars at his LA home.The left side of former “The Tonight

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/fnYljuC

Police investigate body parts of Shraddha Walkar found in Delhi wood

NEW DELHI — Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, have opened an investigation into the murder of a woman, allegedly by her live-in partner.Shraddha Walkar, 27, was killed in May but her death came to

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/wtKMrkH

The human race at 8 billion

UNITED NATIONS — Eight billion humans are living on planet Earth — a huge milestone officially projected for and being recognized Tuesday by the United Nations.After a big surge in the second half

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/bVpfxDS

Slovenia elects Natasa Pirc Musar as first woman president

BELGRADE — Natasa Pirc Musar won the second round of Slovenia's presidential election Sunday and will become the country's first woman president, preliminary results showed.The 54-year-old lawyer

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/EqaLPxh

Footage emerges showing capture of Istanbul terror attack suspect

ISTANBUL — The footage came to light on Monday showing Turkish security forces as they caught a suspect thought to be behind a deadly blast on Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue. Istanbul police teams

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/SJvIjYD

Adapt or starve: COP27 spotlights agriculture challenges and solutions in the face of climate change

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — Small-scale farmers from developing countries produce one-third of the world’s food, yet they only receive 1.7 percent of climate finance even as they are forced to cope with droughts,

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/f3gPoQm

No new Cold War with China, Biden says after meeting Xi

BALI — United States President Joe Biden said, following his three-hour-long meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, that they had an “open and honest” conversation, while reiterating that they

from https://ift.tt/2lkrxZd https://ift.tt/5U0nKbj

Trump mounts anti-McConnell campaign as conservatives seek delay in leadership elections

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is calling up his allies in the Senate, GOP sources tell CNN, and making a suggestion as he seeks to divert blame for Republicans’ lackluster midterm performance,

from https://ift.tt/dhKI72b https://ift.tt/g8rlfpQ

Russia denies reports that foreign minister Lavrov hospitalized at Bali G20 summit

BALI — Russia has denied media reports that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was taken to hospital at the Group of 20 summit in Bali.Lavrov reportedly suffered a health problem following his arrival for

from https://ift.tt/dhKI72b https://ift.tt/GVX4Os6

Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change: UN report

GENEVA — Greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities, and adapt to climate change, two UN agencies said in a report published on

from https://ift.tt/dhKI72b https://ift.tt/ULT1O4S

Six dead, dozens wounded in Istanbul explosion

ISTANBUL — At least six people have been killed and 53 wounded in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul, Turkish authorities have said.The blast happened at about 16:20 local time (13:20 GMT)

from https://ift.tt/dhKI72b https://ift.tt/mWT3wXl

Man's eagle eyes save lives in France building collapse

PARIS — No deaths have been reported so far following the collapse of a building in the northern French city of Lille, thanks to an early warning one by resident, authorities said.One person was pulled

from https://ift.tt/dhKI72b https://ift.tt/g9PcGUD

Two World War II planes collide in mid-air in Dallas air show

DALLAS — Two vintage World War Two-era planes have collided and crashed at an air show in the US state of Texas, killing at least two.Footage shows the aircraft striking each other at a low altitude,

from https://ift.tt/z3jI7aU https://ift.tt/vDreR0x

Big Ben to ring out again over London

LONDON — After a five-year enforced silence, the world-famous tower clock bell Big Ben will return with a bong on Sunday. The Great Clock towering above London's Houses of Parliament is resuming

from https://ift.tt/z3jI7aU https://ift.tt/EuCJZLr

Opposition MPs criticize Polish police behavior at nationalist march

WARSAW — Polish police were criticized by opposition politicians on Saturday for detaining anti-fascist protestors at a nationalist rally, while not reacting to the illegal use of Nazi symbols by other

from https://ift.tt/z3jI7aU https://ift.tt/scJ4vEa

Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

LOS ANGELES — A wave of new paid blue tick accounts impersonating influential individuals and brands has led to chaos and confusion on Twitter.Fake “verified” accounts in the names of politicians,

from https://ift.tt/z3jI7aU https://ift.tt/27yCEia

Slovenia poised to elect first-ever female president

LJUBLJANA — Slovenia looks poised to elect its first-ever female president in an election on Sunday.Liberal candidate Natasa Pirc Musar is tipped to win a presidential election runoff in the small, central

from https://ift.tt/z3jI7aU https://ift.tt/kQg0Dlz

EU to impose more sanctions on Iran

BRUSSELS — European Union Foreign Ministers are expected to impose more sanctions on Iran during their formal meeting in Brussels on Monday, a senior EU official said here on Friday. "The

from https://ift.tt/Is0kyZR https://ift.tt/dKAFzQu

Twitter boss Elon Musk 'not above the law', warns US regulator

WASHINGTON — A US regulator says it is watching events at Twitter with "deep concern" after the platform's top privacy and compliance officers reportedly quit.The Federal Trade Commission

from https://ift.tt/Is0kyZR https://ift.tt/kPYQ1Jm

India’s top court orders release of Rajiv Gandhi’s killers

NEW DELHI — The Indian Supreme Court has ordered the release of six people convicted for the 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.The order came after two convicts – S Nalini

from https://ift.tt/Is0kyZR https://ift.tt/53RTvqo

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

GENEVA — The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance

from https://ift.tt/Splqe3f https://ift.tt/bCz807G

The world is ‘burning up faster’ than it can recover, says Pakistan PM

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — Climate change is outpacing the capacity of developing nations to cope with its devastating impacts, the Pakistani prime minister told COP27 on Tuesday, as his country reels from historic

from https://ift.tt/Splqe3f https://ift.tt/ng4POGu

Republican ‘red wave’ is more of a ‘red ripple’ in US midterm polls

NEW YORK — Democrats may lose control of the House of Representatives and could yet lose the Senate as well, but still they will be breathing a huge sigh of relief.The overall picture is a breathtakingly

from https://ift.tt/Splqe3f https://ift.tt/VH7zpjx

Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport

ATHENS — Thousands of people have protested across Greece amid a general strike against price hikes.Public and some private sector workers walked off the job for 24 hours on Wednesday to protest against

from https://ift.tt/Splqe3f https://ift.tt/pb9Lqml

Modi unveils logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency. The logo bears a lotus and the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/imkSOUn

Earthquake kills six people, destroys houses in western Nepal

KATHMANDU — A powerful earthquake struck Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least six people and destroying several houses, the DPA quoted officials as saying.At least six others were injured in the magnitude

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/6HJObnB

Italy earthquake of 5.6-magnitude hits off the coast near Rimini

ROME — A moderate earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Italy on Wednesday morning. The 5.6-magnitude tremor occurred around 60 kilometers from Rimini, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/pN8RDsM

US confirms ‘communications’ still on with Kremlin

NEW YORK — US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed communication channels between Washington and Moscow remain open.It comes as the White House refuses to deny reports that Sullivan

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/li14dfD

Cardinal Ricard among 11 French bishops accused of abuse

PARIS — French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard has been named by the Church as one of 11 serving or former bishops accused of cases linked to abuse.In a statement, the cardinal said he had abused a 14-year-old

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/IFXxGjk

Polish leader blames low birthrate on women using alcohol

WARSAW — A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that Poland’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too

from https://ift.tt/8gQSx7O https://ift.tt/UioEm1v

El-Sisi: MGI reflects Arab commitment to addressing climate change

SHARM EL SHEIKH — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that the Middle East Green Initiative represents an excellent opportunity to strengthen cooperation among its member states in order

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/NEWRY12

Greek supreme court calls for probe into wiretapping scandal

ATHENS — Greece’s supreme court has called for an investigation into a wiretapping case that has rocked the country for months, following revelations that more political personalities were illegally

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/q1nUFyG

We are on highway to climate hell, UN chief warns summit

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has warned: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator.” But what does that mean? Here’s where

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/fQYkSGE

COP27 begins a ‘new era to do things differently’, UN climate change chief declares

SHARM EL-SHEIKH — The UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, should shift the world towards implementation of previously agreed plans to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge, Simon

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/LNJKk7A

Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial

LONDON — Blood that has been grown in a laboratory has been put into people in a world-first clinical trial, UK researchers said.Tiny amounts — equivalent to a couple of spoonfuls — are being tested

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/QPh6L42

Twitter will ban unlabeled parody accounts, says Musk

NEW YORK — Elon Musk said Twitter accounts engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying they are a parody will be permanently suspended.Twitter previously issued a warning before suspending accounts,

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/KOHTfnc

Pakistan’s top court orders police to investigate Imran Khan shooting

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered an immediate police investigation into a gun attack which wounded opposition leader Imran Khan.The former prime minister was shot in the leg while leading

from https://ift.tt/AlfiQpn https://ift.tt/WxyBkJr

Kyiv mayor warns of winter without heat, water or electricity

KYIV — The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has warned residents they must prepare for the worst this winter if Russia keeps striking the country’s energy infrastructure — and that means possibly

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/iGB2FhN

19 dead after Tanzania airliner crashes near Lake Victoria

DAR ES SALAAM — A domestic airline plane plunged into Lake Victoria in Tanzania early on Sunday, and the country’s prime minister says 19 people on board were killed.Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/lySKjCZ

With Twitter in chaos, Mastodon is on fire

NEW YORK — In the week since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the number of people signing up for a small social network called Mastodon has surged.You may not have heard of Mastodon, which has been around

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/2bB4jLe

Dozens of migrants stopped from disembarking in Sicily by Italy’s new government

ROME — Italian authorities have prevented 35 migrants they did not deem as “vulnerable” from getting off a boat in Sicily on Sunday.Since coming to power, Italy’s far-right-led government has taken

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/9CZhL5c

6.1-magnitude quake jolts north Sulawesi Province of Indonesia

JAKARTA — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest of Ondong, Sitaro Islands, North Sulawesi Province, on Sunday morning, ANTARA News Agency quoted the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/coD3X0d

Tanzania airliner crashes near Lake Victoria with 46 passengers aboard

DAR ES SALAAM — A domestic airline plane plunged into Lake Victoria in Tanzania early on Sunday. At least 49 passengers are believed to have been on board.The aircraft crashed due to bad weather shortly

from https://ift.tt/Ct9S7ac https://ift.tt/uQ2TPmR

South Korea miners survive nine days underground on coffee

SEOUL — Two miners who spent nine days trapped in a collapsed South Korean zinc mine living on instant coffee powder have been rescued.The men, aged 62 and 56, are believed to have kept warm by lighting

from https://ift.tt/bjypLYG https://ift.tt/c6sm7NX

Despite diplomacy, Hungary & Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

BRUSSELS — In the corridors of power in Stockholm and Helsinki, the celebrations are on ice.After four months, 28 out of 30 NATO states have ratified the treaty changes in their national parliaments

from https://ift.tt/bjypLYG https://ift.tt/MyKwg1A

Climate change much deadlier than cancer in some places, UNDP data shows

GENEVA — The impact of climate change on health if carbon emissions remain high, could be up to twice as deadly as cancer in some parts of the world, according to new data released on Friday by the UN

from https://ift.tt/bjypLYG https://ift.tt/cMzH2Nh

India closes primary schools as air quality reaches alarming level in Delhi

NEW DELHI — Government in Indian capital New Delhi announced on Friday closing down of primary schools for an indefinite period from Saturday as the air quality reached alarming level.Delhi Chief Minister

from https://ift.tt/bjypLYG https://ift.tt/D6xObkn

Germany urges its citizens to leave Iran

BERLIN — The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday called on its citizens living in Iran to leave this country. "German nationals are asked to leave Iran. For German nationals there

from https://ift.tt/cIG7tKp https://ift.tt/UD7sB0X

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest rally

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shot and wounded in the leg on Thursday when unidentified gunmen fired during a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad in

from https://ift.tt/R1xekfC https://ift.tt/tVqrpOW

Residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise in regional Australia

SYDNEY — Hundreds of residents in major regional towns across Australia's most populous state are being urged to leave homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country's fourth

from https://ift.tt/R1xekfC https://ift.tt/Bv5JuAK

Netanyahu set for comeback with far right’s help — partial results

JERUSALEM — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the brink of a dramatic comeback, after partial results showed he was on course to win a majority in parliament with the far right’s

from https://ift.tt/R1xekfC https://ift.tt/KVoxhmT

Ecuador cracks down on gang violence in two states after police killings

QUITO — A state of emergency and curfews have been declared in two Ecuador provinces after a series of attacks that killed five police officers.President Guillermo Lasso said the attacks by increasingly

from https://ift.tt/R1xekfC https://ift.tt/fCEuJQ8

UK PM Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

LONDON — The prime minister has reversed an earlier decision not to go to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.No. 10 had said Rishi Sunak was too busy preparing for the Nov. 17 budget to attend the event

from https://ift.tt/R1xekfC https://ift.tt/MBIVA6a

Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats win Denamrk polls with ‘strongest backing in 20 years’

COPENHAGEN — Danes handed their current prime minister another mandate at the polls in what was seen as a vote of confidence in Mette Frederiksen’s handling of the COVID pandemic and her ability as

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/24y5nfi

Bolsonaro breaks tense silence without admitting election defeat

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro has broken his silence after losing to left-wing leader Lula in national elections.The right-wing leader pledged on Tuesday to “respect

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/n8qIMSc

Fighter jets scrambled over alleged drone incursion at Serbia-Kosovo border

BELGRADE — Unmarked drones appeared on the Kosovo-Serbia border “observing the barracks and the positions” of the Serbian army, Belgrade authorities claimed, prompting Serbian President Aleksandar

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/lEwgBq0

Zelensky calls on Europe to stay united through difficult winter

KIEV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged European allies to stick together through the winter months to help his country.In a Tuesday night address, Zelenskyy called on Europe to make

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/N0AKxvr

Ukraine war: Grain deal continues despite Russia pullout

KIEV — Three more vessels left Ukrainian ports on Tuesday, the UN-led center coordinating the Black Sea grain export deal said, despite a Russian decision to suspend its backing of the scheme.The center

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/otWTHuw

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

LONDON — A billionaire Russian banker, Oleg Tinkov, has given up his Russian citizenship because of the war in Ukraine and condemned "Putin fascism".Tinkov founded the online Tinkoff Bank,

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/lR7OuLA

UK minister Braverman slammed over migrant ‘invasion’ remark

LONDON — British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of using inflammatory language after describing the arrival of asylum seekers on England’s southern coast as an “invasion”.Her

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/jkuJUtq

Meloni’s deputy minister blasted over 2005 Nazi uniform photo

ROME — A lawmaker of the far-right Brothers of Italy party who sparked outrage after a newspaper published a picture of him wearing a swastika on his left arm in 2005, was named junior infrastructure

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/WD0ST5x

Netanyahu looks to far-right as Israel votes again to try to break political deadlock

TEL AVIV — Israelis are voting on Tuesday, in the fifth election since 2019, and hoping to break the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country for the past three and a half years.Although the

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/v5YmjK3

Man charged with attempted kidnapping and assault on Nancy Pelosi husband

NEW YORK — US federal authorities have charged a man for attacking the husband of senior Democrat lawmaker Nancy Pelosi.David DePape is accused of attempting to kidnap Pelosi and assaulting her husband

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/GTeXjsU

South Korean police admit ‘heavy responsibility’ for deadly Seoul crush

SEOUL — South Korea’s police chief accepted “a heavy responsibility” for failing to prevent a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween festivities in Seoul.Yoon Hee Keun, commissioner

from https://ift.tt/hjMi0BA https://ift.tt/kNbZ3U0

UK government slammed for 'wretched' migrant center

LONDON — Members of parliament from across the UK political divide have demanded that the ruling Conservative government improve the "wretched" conditions at an overcrowded facility for migrants.Hundreds

from https://ift.tt/BCgpsbY https://ift.tt/YShbqd9

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

BUDAPEST — Dozens of cities are closing venues across Hungary due to soaring energy costs. The most common public facilities affected are theaters, spas, pools, libraries, museums and sports venues.Szeged,

from https://ift.tt/BCgpsbY https://ift.tt/Hk1EmQN

Lebanon's President Aoun leaves office after disastrous term bringing economic meltdown

BEIRUT — Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun vacated the palace of Baabda on Sunday, leaving a void at the top of the failing country.The 89-year-old Christian presided over the state's

from https://ift.tt/BCgpsbY https://ift.tt/eAqfgC6

Putin hosts leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for talks in Sochi

SOCHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to help broker an agreement after recent violent armed clashes.Putin’s talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol

from https://ift.tt/BCgpsbY https://ift.tt/ioUyrmS

Hundreds plunge into river after British-era India bridge collapses; 35 killed

AHMEDABAD — A British-era bridge in Indian state Gujarat's Morbi town has collapsed just a week after renovation, killing at least 35 people, according to Gujarat Minister Brijesh Merja.Search is

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/fO4mZl0

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

LONDON — The government has been urged to open an investigation into claims former prime minister Liz Truss’s phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary.The Mail on Sunday reported private messages

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/QO0AtGR

Nancy Pelosi: We are traumatized by hammer attack

LOS ANGELES — Nancy Pelosi has said she is “heartbroken and traumatized” by the violent attack on her husband.The US House of Representatives speaker said her family was “grateful for the quick

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/yEKBkMr

Nine killed, 20 hurt as gas tanker explodes in Baghdad

BAGHDAD — Nine people were killed and more than 20 wounded in an explosion in east Baghdad on Saturday, according to security and medical sources.The explosion took place in a garage near a football

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/ZpxghkY

Finland's Marin apologizes for lack of action on rights of indigenous Sámi people

HELSINKI — Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said she's sorry for delays in acting on new human rights legislation for indigenous Sámi people.It comes after Euronews highlighted ongoing problems

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/6iH5lox

‘Dozens in cardiac arrest’ after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

SEOUL — South Korean officials said around 50 people were in cardiac arrest and a number feared dead after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities

from https://ift.tt/J4udZDI https://ift.tt/m6UPHRj

GCC chief deplores German minister's anti-Qatar comments

RIYADH — Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef Al-Hajraf on Saturday denounced recent remarks by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Qatar's World Cup 2022. In

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/oKz1jvi

Aboul Gheit calls for integrated Arab vision formulation to meet challenges of food security

ALGIERS — The Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called Friday for the formulation of an integrated Arab vision to meet the challenges of food security in the region.Aboul Gheit said, in

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/1cKoq7D

UN: Flooding in west, central Africa displaced 3.4M people

GENEVA — The U.N.’s refugee agency said Friday that destruction from flooding has displaced more than 3.4 million people in west and central Africa, the Associated Press (AP) reported. UNHCR said

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/VIKlcDh

Pelosi’s home targeted in attack on husband

WASHINGTON — Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant with a hammer who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, according to

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/HuNKFVc

Police officials sacked as protests continue to rock Iran

TEHRAN — Two police officials have been sacked amid ongoing protests sweeping Iran. State media said the sacking was over "malpractice" by police during clashes in the city of Zahedan on

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/gFl6dPM

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter in $44bn deal

WASHINGTON — The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, according to a filing with the US government.Musk tweeted "the bird is freed" and

from https://ift.tt/qHZVrFJ https://ift.tt/absGSxo

Putin says Russia is not enemy of West

MOSCOW — Russia has not considered and does not consider itself an enemy of the West, the country's President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting of the International Discussion

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/r6O74bo

Greece ready to ‘extend hand of friendship’ to Turkey: Mitsotakis

ATHENS — Greece is ready to “extend a hand of friendship” to Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. Tensions have escalated between the two NATO allies, which are divided over a

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/v8GKWuy

Lebanon, Israel sign US-brokered maritime border deal

BEIRUT — Israel and Lebanon have officially approved a historic US-brokered agreement laying out their maritime boundary for the first time, which opens up the possibility for both countries to conduct

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/sEeYFPG

China warns against attempts to pursue 'Taiwan independence'

BEIJING — China has called on Taiwan compatriots to guard against moves by Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to prepare ground for seeking "Taiwan independence,"

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/wV8F4WD

Egypt clinches $3 bln loan from IMF

CAIRO — Egypt has concluded a final agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a four-year economic reform program, whereby Cairo will be given a $3 billion loan.The agreement, which gives

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/QDZatje

Jordan decides cabinet reshuffle

AMMAN — A royal decree was issued in Jordan on Thursday, approving a fifth reshuffle of Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh's Cabinet, according to a royal statement.Under the royal decree, six cabinet

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/HP5QDuo

Ahead of World Cup, Qatar scraps COVID-19 test requirement for fans

Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — World Cup host Qatar has scrapped a requirement for visitors to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the Gulf state, its health ministry said in a statement

from https://ift.tt/gX5yhFK https://ift.tt/xeUAlLb

Sunak reintroduces fracking ban; questioned on Braverman appointment

LONDON — Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reintroduced the Conservatives’ moratorium on fracking in England. It reverses his predecessor Liz Truss’s decision to lift the ban in areas

from https://ift.tt/Gc3jaSD https://ift.tt/KbhuFRi

Clashes after crowds gather at Amini's grave amid Iran protests

TEHRAN — Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters have been reported in the home city of Mahsa Amini, after crowds gathered near her grave to mark 40 days since her death in custody.A Kurdish

from https://ift.tt/Gc3jaSD https://ift.tt/OlpoMdv

Pope Francis decries nuclear war risk in Ukraine

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday criticized the threat of nuclear disaster in Ukraine, and lamented that he sees peace ‘trampled’ in Europe.The Pope was speaking at an ecumenical event organized

from https://ift.tt/Gc3jaSD https://ift.tt/WTiRpkL

26 hurt as magnitude 6.4 quake jolts northern Philippines

MANILA — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted the northern Philippines, injuring 26 people and damaging houses and public infrastructure, the DPA quoted the government agencies as saying Wednesday.The tremor

from https://ift.tt/Gc3jaSD https://ift.tt/k9YR6ex

China is building the world’s largest wind farm and it could power 13m homes

CHAOZHOU — China is planning the world’s largest wind farm, a facility so huge it could power the whole of Norway.Chaozhou — a city in China’s Guangdong province — has revealed ambitious plans

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/AEabQOC

Over 29,000 migrants died on route to Europe since 2014 — UN agency

GENEVA — More than 29,000 people have died on migration routes to Europe since 2014, according to a new report.The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said at least 5,684 migrants had died

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/7nFG13z

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

KAMPALA — Parents are mourning the loss of their children who died in a fire at a Uganda school for the visually impaired.Eleven were killed after a dormitory blaze started in the early hours of Tuesday.“I

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/WKqSGpB

Sunak admits ‘mistakes were made’ as he officially becomes UK PM

LONDON — Britain received its 57th prime minister on Tuesday, with Rishi Sunak becoming the third occupant of 10 Downing Street in less than three months.Sunak was formally invited to form a government

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/HtA8BND

Six killed as Israel targets gunmen in West Bank raid

WEST BANK — Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a group in the occupied West Bank.A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/jiDlQBV

Biden, Modi lead world leaders welcome of next UK prime minister

LONDON — World leaders have been reacting to Rishi Sunak's victory in the race to be the next British prime minister. Many offered their congratulations, and expressed hope for stability after a

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/tBy5XlG

WhatsApp back online after worldwide outage

NEW YORK — The messaging platform WhatsApp has come back online after an outage that affected users around the world.Meta, which owns WhatsApp, said the problem had been fixed but did not give a reason

from https://ift.tt/Uk7Vyog https://ift.tt/sYpjPQT

New British PM pledges to serve with 'integrity and humility'

LONDON — Rishi Sunak, who will be the UK's next prime minister after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest, pledged to serve with integrity and humility."I pledge that I will service

from https://ift.tt/uT0x7UY https://ift.tt/U5xdoy1

Philippines: Student ‘anti-cheating’ exam hats go viral

MANILA — Images of students wearing so-called “anti-cheating hats” during college exams have gone viral on social media in the Philippines, sparking amusement.Students at one college in Legazpi City

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/kLfAUq5

Korean Air plane overruns Cebu runway in bad weather; all safe

MANILA — A Korean Air plane overran on the runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.The Airbus SE A330 widebody, flying from Seoul to Cebu, had tried to land twice in poor weather

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/7gCMKGO

Sunak named UK premier as Mordaunt drops out of race

LONDON — Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak will be the UK's next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the Tory leadership race in the final minutes before nominations closed

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/70RVKoX

Italy's new PM Meloni meets Macron in Rome

ROME — French President Emmanuel Macron and new Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks in Rome on Sunday in the first, though informal, meeting between the two political leaders.Macron, who's

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/1H2AXPF

Johnson confirms he won't join the race to become UK's next prime minister

LONDON — Former prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday that he will not stand in this week's Conservative Party leadership race to become the UK's next leader.In a statement, Johnson

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/xtfpXnh

Group releases Iran nuke documents after hacking e-mail server

TEHRAN — Iran has announced Sunday that an e-mail server belonging to one of its Atomic Energy Organization subsidiaries has been hacked,The organization said its subsidiary was hacked in a "foreign"

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/kpfNgUJ

Some Europeans moving to Spain to escape soaring energy prices

MADRID — The Spanish town of Benidorm in the so-called Costa Blanca has long been a popular destination for people from all over Europe.It has also become a place for people to save on high energy bills

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/ufgP6KA

Xi cements power in China by packing top team with loyalists

BEIJING — China’s leader Xi Jinping has moved into a historic third term in power, as he revealed a new leadership team stacked with loyalists.On Sunday the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled its

from https://ift.tt/lauXAbm https://ift.tt/d3UVGk0

Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro

DAR ES SALAAM — Firefighters in Tanzania are battling to extinguish a blaze on Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, local officials say.The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain’s

from https://ift.tt/XzrQHBj https://ift.tt/XRsYjTn

Huge rally in Berlin in support of Iran protests

BERLIN — About 80,000 Iranians and their supporters have marched in Berlin, German police say, in solidarity with ongoing protests in Iran.Saturday's rally in the German capital is believed to have

from https://ift.tt/XzrQHBj https://ift.tt/NW1e9mZ

Indian rocket launches 36 OneWeb satellites

NEW DELHI — The London-based satellite company, OneWeb, is back on track with the launch of another 36 spacecraft for its global broadband Internet system.The platforms went up on a GSLV rocket from

from https://ift.tt/XzrQHBj https://ift.tt/F4nt08r

Profiling poverty beyond income shows where to have the biggest impact in a world in crisis

NEW YORK — The new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released recently finds that reducing poverty at scale is possible and unveils new ‘poverty profiles’ that can offer a breakthrough in development

from https://ift.tt/XzrQHBj https://ift.tt/NBe4d1v

Hurricane Roslyn heads toward Mexico and could strengthen to a Category 4

FLORIDA — Forming off the western coast of Mexico, Hurricane Roslyn has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm and is expected to make landfall this weekend, forecasts show.Roslyn has sustained winds

from https://ift.tt/XzrQHBj https://ift.tt/PByLspO

Cost of living protests and strikes across Europe might spell political trouble

LONDON — Across Europe, soaring inflation is behind a wave of protests and strikes that underscores growing discontent with the spiraling cost of living and threatens to unleash political turmoil.In

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/tORsYDb

Egypt, Arab Parliament condemn Houthi attack on Yemen's Dabba Port

CAIRO — Egypt strongly condemned on Saturday a Houthi attack on oil infrastructure at Al-Dabba port, Al-Makalla city in Hadhramaut province, Yemen, with two unmanned aerial drones.The Arab Parliament

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/EymSe8R

Penny Mordaunt to run for Tory leadership contest

LONDON — Penny Mordaunt, leader of the UK House of Commons, confirmed Friday she is standing in the Conservative leadership contest to replace Liz Truss as prime minister.In a short tweet, Mordaunt said

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/LT8aVhv

EU leaders fail to agree on gas price cap, but to keep studying

BRUSSELS — The EU leaders failed to reach an agreement whether to put a ceiling price on natural gas after a debate ending in the early hours of Friday, but they decided to carry out studies to determine

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/TgEyj9N

Iran urges nationals in Ukraine to leave country amid escalation

TEHRAN — Iran on Friday asked its citizens currently stationed in Ukraine to leave the country and advised others against traveling there as the protracted military showdown gets intense. The Foreign

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/fkZsCqv

Former-US vice president Pence hints he may not support Trump in elections

NEW YORK — Former Vice President Mike Pence hinted Wednesday that he may not support his former boss Donald Trump if he is nominated for the presidential race in 2024. “Well, there might be somebody

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/vfhpFlN

Missile strikes hit residential building, local infrastructure in southeastern Ukraine

ANKARA — Missiles hit the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine on Friday, following an earlier wave of strikes in northeastern Kharkiv that injured nine people, local authorities said."Russia

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/C7pIV8i

Johnson, Sunak lead race to become UK's next prime minister

LONDON — Boris Johnson and former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/eEJRDqu

Giant fire engulfs Mexico railway and homes after fuel truck crash

MEXICO CITY — A huge blaze has engulfed a train line and homes in Aguascalientes, central Mexico, after a fuel truck crash.Dramatic video of the fire went viral on social media, including aerial shots

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/6sxPcQA

India fines Google $161m for unfair practices

NEW DELHI — Indian authorities have fined Google $161 million (13bn rupees) for using its Android platform to dominate the market.The country's competition regulator has accused the tech giant of

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/5yHLGDg

Pakistan bars ex-PM Imran Khan from holding public office for five years

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's election commission has barred former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding public office on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts.The governing coalition had sought the

from https://ift.tt/kOXx5oT https://ift.tt/015e8CL

Chinese capital steps up COVID measures as cases quadruple

BEIJING — China has dialed up measures to stop COVID after a quadrupling of its case load in recent weeks.The city of 21 million people reported 18 new locally transmitted cases, bringing the tally

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/mRA1sSy

Thunberg says she wants be more in background of climate campaigns

STOCKHOLM — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg wants to work more in the background for climate protection in the future. "I will still do a lot, but I will no longer be so visible in the

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/REPaFej

NATO chief calls on Iran not to supply drones or missiles to Russia

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said all indications point that Iran is supplying Russia with drones and urged Tehran to stop supporting Moscow. "We are monitoring

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/1sStuy6

Chad declares state of emergency as floods affect one million people

N'DJAMENA — Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby declared a state of emergency on Wednesday over flooding that is affecting more than a million people in the central African country. Floods

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/3nw0SHX

NATO discusses Sweden, Finland's application to join the Alliance

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at NATO headquarters Thursday for discussion on Sweden and Finland's applications to join the Alliance.Speaking

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/tCRihgP

Liz Truss quits as UK prime minister after just 45 days in 10 Downing Street

LONDON — Liz Truss has resigned as UK prime minister after just 45 days in office.Speaking outside of No. 10 on Thursday afternoon, she announced there will be another leadership election within the

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/tAfuSaw

Braverman quits on a day of chaos for Tory MPs in fracking vote

LONDON — British Home Secretary Suella Braverman quit from her post and criticized the embattled Prime Minister Liz Truss in a blistering resignation letter on a day there was more chaos in the Commons

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/OIdaXE2

Berlusconi ‘rekindled’ friendship with Putin and exchanged ‘sweet letters’ amid Ukraine war

ROME — A controversy is brewing in Italy over a leaked recording in which former prime minister and recently-elected Senator Silvio Berlusconi claims to have “rekindled” ties with Russian President

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/b8mDLxp

Borrell apologizes for controversial ‘garden vs jungle’ metaphor but stands his ground

BRUSSELS — After days of mounting international backlash, Josep Borrell, the European Union’s outspoken foreign policy chief, has apologized for his controversial remarks in which he described Europe

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/CpJgPm9

Could floating ‘powerships’ save Europe from its energy crisis this winter?

BRUSSELS — Europeans have been lulled by unusually warm temperatures this October, which have allowed them to postpone the dreaded day they’ll have to turn the heating on and face higher energy bills

from https://ift.tt/e1i86cp https://ift.tt/bEj4IsL

Crowd greet Iranian climber who broke hijab rule on return

TEHRAN — A large crowd at Tehran airport greeted an Iranian sport climber who competed without a headscarf at a competition in South Korea, calling her a “heroine”.Elnaz Rekabi, 33, broke Iran’s

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/3YXnCfH

Sweden ditches ‘feminist foreign policy’

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s new foreign minister has ditched its pioneering “feminist foreign policy”, saying the label has become more important than its content.But Tobias Billstrom said, “We will

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/dTuHODz

Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

PARIS — Grief and outrage in France over the murder of a 12-year-old girl found dumped in a plastic trunk in Paris has turned into a political row over the migrant status of the suspect.Lola’s body

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/a9D3nTX

Trump-Russia Steele dossier source acquitted of lying to FBI

NEW YORK — A Russian analyst who worked on a discredited dossier linking Donald Trump to Russia has been found not guilty of lying to the FBI.The Department of Justice charged Igor Danchenko, 43, as

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/wqlJiWD

‘Devastating consequences’ as new Swedish government scraps Environment Ministry

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s new right-wing government has sparked an outcry after scrapping the Ministry of Environment in a move the opposition has branded “devastating”.Previously, the ministry was

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/4JBtqg6

Germany extends nuclear power amid energy crisis

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ordered the country’s three remaining nuclear power stations to keep operating until mid-April, as the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/B4g6TEl

Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire in Ethiopia civil war

ADDIS ABABA — Tigrayan forces have admitted that Ethiopian troops have taken control of the strategic city of Shire.The news comes as diplomats grow increasingly worried about the civilian impact of

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/QChNtoZ

Paris shocked by murder of Lola, 12, found in box

PARIS — Parisians have been stunned by the shocking murder of a 12-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found on Friday in a container in the courtyard of her apartment building.The girl, named Lola, had

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/RAq2F3S

Drugs kingpin Colombian Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

NEW YORK — A court in New York has sentenced an infamous Colombian paramilitary leader and drug kingpin to 35 years in jail.Daniel Rendón Herrera, better known as Don Mario, led the right-wing paramilitary

from https://ift.tt/CnMSYKb https://ift.tt/m9XuMwR

Concerns grow for Iranian female climber Rekabi who competed without hijab

TEHRAN — Concerns are growing for a female Iranian athlete, who took part in a climbing competition in South Korea without wearing her nation’s mandatory headscarf covering.The decision by Elnaz Rekabi,

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/9kpuFWf

‘Critical’ threat to power supplies as new Russia strikes hit energy plants

KIEV — Ukraine’s government has described the situation as “critical” after new Russian strikes pounded the country’s power plants on Tuesday, causing major blackouts as winter approaches.The

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/xQE2mHd

If EU wants to save power it should cut monthly Strasbourg move, says MEP

BRUSSELS — Whether it’s to reduce reliance on Russian imports or making savings ahead of winter, cutting energy consumption is a hot topic across Europe right now.In Brussels, key institutions including

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/QAx2qZb

13 die as Russian warplane crashes into apartment building in port city of Yeysk

KIEV — Thirteen people were killed after a Russian warplane crashed into a nine-story apartment building and ignited a massive blaze that engulfed several floors.The Su-34 bomber came down in the Russian

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/lPFTpHE

Truss admits budget mistakes and apologizes after Hunt announces mini-budget U-turn

LONDON — The UK’s prime minister apologized as she admitted her government had made mistakes over the mini-budget last month that spooked the financial markets.Liz Truss was speaking after new finance

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/GUB8NKq

Egypt supports Kingdom's position on OPEC+ decision

CAIRO — Egypt reiterated that it is following closely and with interest the reactions to the OPEC+ decision, which was recently issued, and the reactions that arose around it.The Egyptian Ministry of

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/uXisxZf

Iraqi minister admits gas flaring cancer link

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Environment Minister Jassem Al-Falahi has acknowledged that pollution from oil production is the main reason for increases in local cancer rates.His comments came after a BBC Arabic investigation

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/67kaKQV

Kiev attacked by 'kamikaze drones', say officials

KIEV — Russia has hit Ukraine with a wave of attacks, including Iranian-made "kamikaze" drones on the capital, Kiev.The strikes hit critical infrastructure in three regions, cutting off electricity

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/cAg1Cw9

Liz Truss's government is living hour by hour

LONDON — The Liz Truss program for government is dead. This is a hand-to-mouth government, living hour by hour.If you pick up the hint of panic in the air, you're not the only one. Make that a stench.

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/Dr2AQwT

Iran Evin prison death toll jumps, state says

TEHRAN — The death toll from a fire at Iran's notorious Evin prison has risen from four to eight, Iran's judiciary has said in a statement.Officials said dozens more were injured in the blaze

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/ksp2BlE

Japan to investigate religious group after Abe killing

TOKYO — Japan's prime minister has ordered an inquiry into the Unification Church, a religious group that has come under the spotlight after the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe.The man

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/c2szkpa

Miranda House: India inquiry after men crash women's college event

NEW DELHI — Indian police have opened an investigation after a viral video showed some men scaling the walls of a women's college in capital city Delhi.The incident occurred during an event organized

from https://ift.tt/lgJ0cd4 https://ift.tt/eCxsimh

New Kuwaiti Cabinet formed with 11 new faces, two women

KUWAIT — An Amiri order was issued on Sunday naming the new Kuwaiti Cabinet lineup, which included only three ministers from the outgoing Cabinet and 11 new faces, of whom two are MPs and two women.The

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/TGEo0cj

Jaishankar delivers a personal message from PM Modi to El-Sisi

CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar here on Sunday.During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing cooperation

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/T4L1Gna

Australia PM tours flood-hit Victoria State

SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured flood-hit parts of Victoria State, including the city of Melbourne, as three southeastern states continued to grapple with a flood crisis after

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/lJ3kvid

Xi says China will seek to lift birth rate in face of ageing population

BEIJING — China will enact policies to boost its birth rate as policymakers worry that an imminent decline in China's population could hurt the world's second-biggest economy."We will establish

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/GeurI7H

Gunshots and sirens heard following Evin prison fire

TEHRAN — Iran's notorious Evin prison appears to be alight, with footage posted online showing flames and smoke billowing from the area.Gunshots and alarms have been reported as coming from the jail,

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/37kXnax

New Delhi invites Cairo to attend G20 summit in 2023

CAIRO — Egypt and India have agreed on boosting their trade and cooperation in various fields as they celebrate this year the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.The remarks were made on Saturday

from https://ift.tt/MDN1QFO https://ift.tt/Phg48Ut

‘Catastrophic’ hunger recorded in Haiti for first time, UN warns

PORT AU PRINCE — An unrelenting series of crises has trapped vulnerable Haitians in a cycle of growing desperation, without access to food, fuel, markets, jobs and public services, the Food and Agriculture

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/AWsQVoh

Election of hard-line politicians as new Italian parliament speakers stirs controversy

ROME — Lawmakers have elected new speakers for its parliament’s two houses, and both appointments have caused a stir.On Thursday, Ignazio La Russa became the speaker of the Senate.La Russa is considered

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/y0njtKI

Backlash after Musk says he can no longer fund Starlink satellites in Ukraine

NEW YORK — Elon Musk is again under fire. This time it is because he threatened to cut off financial support for Starlink in Ukraine on Friday.These Internet terminals — produced by Musk’s SpaceX

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/9ZrWpvN

British finance minister fired over economic plan crisis

LONDON — Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Friday finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked due to the financial crisis caused by his plan to cut taxes through government borrowing. The

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/57AvHpo

Putin urges CIS countries to make payments in national currencies

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to make payments in national currencies. Speaking at the CIS leaders’ summit

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/fO0DBgY

Attack on TurkStream gas pipeline will be terrorism: Hungary

BUDAPEST — Any attack on the TurkStream gas pipeline will be an act of terrorism, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Speaking to state media, Orban said Budapest will “respond

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/lvcHfnW

UK, GCC hold first round of negotiations on FTA

LONDON — The British government announced, in a statement issued on Thursday that the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Gulf Cooperation

from https://ift.tt/bcCxDlA https://ift.tt/278kzrS