‘They’re not fasting, they’re starving, they’re dying’
“We do fasting during Ramadan, now they’re not fasting, they’re starving, they’re dying.” A Belfast-born man whose wife and other family members
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Princess Kate Apologizes For Editing Photo
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, apologized on Monday for doctoring a photo of her with her three children, which was recalled by
New Peru housing complex opens for business
Mar. 11—PERU — A moving crew unloaded furniture from a box truck as rain fell Friday along the Wabash River. It was
Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Monday marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts. Nearly 20,000
Monday Briefing – The New York Times
Biden and Netanyahu clashed over war in Gaza President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel traded criticisms as a public
South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) – South Korea will start deploying military physicians and doctors from public health centres to
Socialists Concede Defeat in Close-Call Vote
(Bloomberg) — Portugal’s Socialists conceded defeat in a parliamentary election on Sunday which saw the far-right emerge as the biggest winner. Most
First Official Photo of Princess Catherine Since Surgery Is Released by Royal Palace
Update: Questions have been raised about a photo released by Kensington Palace. Nearly two months after undergoing abdominal surgery, Catherine, the princess
Poland rejects pope’s ‘white flag’ remarks about Ukraine war
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and other lawmakers on Sunday snapped back at Pope Francis‘ controversial remarks that Ukraine should negotiate with
Hundreds demonstrate against anti-Semitism in Berlin, stand by Israel
Several hundred people demonstrated against anti-Semitism in Berlin on Sunday and showed solidarity with Israel, some five months into the war in
Portugal Votes as Far Right Party Pushes to Boost Influence
(Bloomberg) — Portugal is holding early parliamentary elections on Sunday, offering a chance for a far-right party to raise its presence in
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
When Wafaa al-Kurd was nearly due to give birth, she said, she weighed less than she did before becoming pregnant and was
Japan Coalition Member Says Election Likely in Fall After LDP’s Vote
(Bloomberg) — Japan is likely to hold a general election in the fall after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party concludes its leadership
Portugal’s Election: What to Know
When António Costa, a prime minister well liked by European leaders, handily won a third term in 2022, many Portuguese prepared for
Europe’s liberals, Greens say abortion must be a right in EU charter
Senior figures from the Green and liberal factions in the European Parliament have spoken in favour of including the right to abortion
‘It’s a Way of Life’: Women Make Their Mark in the Ukrainian Army
On the front line just outside Bakhmut, Ukraine, a 32-year-old commander of a Ukrainian artillery platoon rocked to and fro in the
False GPS signal surge makes life hard for pilots
False GPS signals that deceive on-board plane systems and complicate the work of airline pilots are surging near conflict zones, industry employees
Liverpool-Manchester City: Rodri Is the Premier League’s Best Player
Pep Guardiola would, in an unguarded moment, probably concede that he has a slight tendency toward hyperbole. With eyes wide and voice
Ugandan man behind viral fake East African currency shocked by its success
To the casual observer, it seemed like the long-cherished dream of a new single currency for East Africa had come to fruition.
Biden’s Armageddon Moment: When Nuclear Detonation Seemed Possible in Ukraine
President Biden was standing in an Upper East Side townhouse owned by the businessman James Murdoch, the rebellious scion of the media
Venezuela arrests close ally of opposition leader Machado
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general on Saturday announced the arrest of a regional campaign leader for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado,
Fifteen more students kidnapped as army search continues
Nigeria’s spate of abductions worsened on Saturday as more than a dozen students and four women were kidnapped from a school in
Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language
Voters in Ireland rejected two proposed changes to the country’s Constitution that would have removed language about women’s duties being in the
Gunmen kidnap 15 children in yet another school abduction in northern Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Armed men invaded a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria early Saturday and abducted 15 children, police told The
A French frigate ‘destroys’ a German sub in Norway’s waters in NATO’s biggest drills since Cold War
ABOARD THE FRENCH FRIGATE NORMANDIE (AP) — Large NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games
Israel Hamas War: Latest Updates
President Biden said on Thursday that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel were headed toward a “come-to-Jesus meeting” over the
Senegal’s presidential candidates kick off campaigns after violent protests over a delay of the vote
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Presidential candidates in Senegal kicked off their election campaigns on Saturday, following weeks of violent protests across the
Bar Built for “Banshees of Inisherin” Is For Sale
A bar set built for “The Banshees of Inisherin” was discarded in a backyard after filming, then resurrected by a pub in
‘Fastest woman in Africa’ retires after 50 years in NHS
A London nurse once described as the “fastest woman in Africa” is retiring after almost five decades in the NHS. Former international
Italy’s migrant detention centers in spotlight after death of Guinean and calls to close them down
ROME (AP) — Pressure is building on authorities in Italy to close a notorious Rome migrant detention center where a 19-year-old Guinean
‘You Can Hear a Pin Drop’: The Rise of Super Strict Schools in England
As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.
‘March for Gaza’ set for Davenport
‘March for Gaza’ set for Davenport A “March for Gaza” peace march called will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in LeClaire
What lies behind the resurgence?
Nigeria is once more being rocked by mass abductions. Twice in one week, gangs of motorcycle-riding armed men, operating from forests in
Erdoğan offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey
Turkey has renewed its offer to bring Ukrainian and Russian officials together for peace talks, as opposed to Kiev’s proposal to initially
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by fifth mass bleaching event in eight years
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is experiencing yet another mass coral bleaching event due to heat, the country’s government confirmed Friday. The Great
Israel-Hamas War Updates: U.S. Allies Support Maritime Gaza Aid Corridor
Britain, the European Union and the United Arab Emirates will join the United States in opening a maritime route for humanitarian relief
India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities on Friday said they are in talks with Russia’s government about the return of Indian citizens
Theresa May, Former U.K. Prime Minister, Won’t Stand in Next Election
Theresa May, the former British prime minister whose time in Downing Street was scarred by a protracted battle over Brexit, is to
‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68
Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors who created the manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball,” which achieved worldwide success with
Iran is responsible for the ‘physical violence’ that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in