South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked his powerful and long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc. He became head of the feared National Security Services (NSS) after independence in…
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Christmas Caracas: early festivities are no joke as Maduro tightens grip
’Twas 85 nights before Christmas when the decorations went up – at least in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro has decided festivities should start early in an apparent attempt to…
How are cruise ships built? Here's an up-close look at Norwegian's new vessel.
Lights flashed inside a theater on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship. But they weren’t part of a stage show. A worker was welding on the second level of what will eventually be the…
Lufthansa to resume some Middle East flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa, announced on Thursday that it is resuming certain flights to destinations in the Middle East. However, the airline has decided not to use Iranian and Iraqi…
Palestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award was awarded Thursday to three activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and Mozambique and to a U.K. pioneering research…
This German church is the tallest in the world. Until Spain's La Sagrada Familia is done, anyway
ULM, Germany (AP) — The Ulmer Münster in southern Germany is the world's tallest church. For now, anyway. The Gothic-style Lutheran church's reign — begun in May 31, 1890 — could end in…
China Ready for $1.4 Trillion Fiscal Bazooka, Top Economist Says
(Bloomberg) -- A leading economist in China said the country has room to ramp up fiscal support for the economy by issuing as much as 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in special debt,…
Mexico leader worried about drinking water after Hurricane John
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday expressed concern about supplies of drinking water in the country's west after Hurricane John hit the Pacific coast, killing at least…
6 migrants shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Six migrants are dead after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a fleeing truck near the border with Guatemala, Mexico's Defense Department said Wednesday. The department…
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity blackouts in living memory. The crisis is so…
Costco now selling platinum bars and coins on website
Following the smash success of adding gold and silver bars and coins to its list of products, Costco has added a new precious metal to its stores: platinum. The wholesale retailer is…
Milei Faces Fresh Protest in Argentina Over Cuts to Universities
(Bloomberg) -- President Javier Milei’s austerity campaign in Argentina faced renewed opposition Wednesday in a nationwide march against budget cuts in higher education. Most Read from…
UN calls Israel's ban on its top leader a political statement in long-running rift
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations on Wednesday called Israel’s ban on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres entering the country a political statement by its foreign minister and…
Hamas claims responsibility for Tel Aviv attack; Israel hits Gaza
Islamist militia Hamas on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack in Tel Aviv a day ago which left seven dead and 17 injured. In a statement, the Palestinian terrorist organization…
Israel's clash with Hezbollah may be shaped by its past mistakes in Lebanon
Israel launched a ground incursion that risks repeating its past mistakes in Lebanon. Israel's 15-year occupation across Lebanon's border ended as a quagmire akin to the US's Vietnam.…
Dozens feared dead in Nigeria after boat capsizes
Dozens of people are feared dead after a boat capsized in north-central Nigeria. The boat was ferrying more than 300 passengers on the River Niger when it overturned on Tuesday night, said…
Putin allows criminal defendants to escape trial if they enlist in military
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law measures that allow defendants in criminal cases to avoid prosecution if they join the military. The measures, whose…
Colombia 12-month inflation seen slowing in September despite truckers' strike: Reuters poll
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's 12-month inflation is forecast to continue decelerating in September, despite the impact of a truckers' strike, according to a Reuters…
Germany's Scholz urges caution in attempting ban of far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed caution on Wednesday over trying to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) after the party scored successes in recent state-level…
Russia opens 'extremist' trial of four independent journalists
Russia opened Wednesday the trial of four independent journalists accused of helping the banned organisations of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Moscow trial, that the judge…
Islamic police raid betting shops in northern Nigeria
Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have started closing down sports betting shops, which they say are operating illegally. “As you know betting is forbidden in Islam,”…
German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors called Wednesday for a sexual offenses conviction and a 15-year prison sentence for a man who is also under investigation separately in the disappearance…
Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland ruled Wednesday that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a…
Local governorship election in Nigeria fuels misleading claims
Screenshot of the false post taken on September 24, 2024 Pictures included in the post show voting sheets and storage boxes littered on the ground. One of the images also appeared in…