China launches powerful Jielong-3 rocket, paves way for more commercial missions
BEIJING (Reuters) – A small but powerful Chinese rocket capable of sending payloads at competitive costs delivered nine satellites into orbit on
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Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela
JERUSALEM (AP) — He’s viewed by some Palestinians as their Nelson Mandela, and he’s a prime candidate to become their president in
Malaysia Halves Sentence of Najib Razak, Fallen Ex-Prime Minister
The authorities in Malaysia have halved the sentence of Najib Razak, a former prime minister convicted of stealing millions of dollars from
Armed group fires on UN helicopter in eastern Congo, injuring 2 peacekeepers, one seriously
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Members of an armed group fired on a U.N. helicopter in eastern Congo early Friday, injuring two South
Are we witnessing its return off the country’s coast?
Hijackers are once again targeting ships off Somalia’s coast and a recent spike in attacks has brought back memories from more than
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes in Iraq and Syria After Deadly Drone Attack: Live
Iran projects its military power through dozens of armed groups across the Middle East, but how much does it control their actions?
Pigeon suspected as ‘Chinese spy’ in Mumbai released after PETA intervention
[Source] After being detained for eight months, a pigeon believed to be a “Chinese spy” was finally set free following intervention by
Over 800 Officials in U.S. and Europe Sign Letter Protesting Israel Policies
More than 800 officials in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union released a public letter of dissent on
Shipper CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again
French maritime transporter CMA CGM has again suspended the transit by its vessels of the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Yemeni rebels have
Great escapes exhibit explores how World War II captives coped with tedium and torment
LONDON (AP) — Eighty years ago in one of the most ingenious and audacious acts of defiance of World War II, 76
Ghana enforces controversial emissions levy
A fuel emissions levy has taken effect in Ghana, sparking mixed reactions. The government now requires Ghanaians to pay an annual levy
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
The United States issued financial sanctions on Thursday against four Israelis accused of escalating violence against civilians, intimidating civilians or destroying property
China Meets the U.S. to Discuss Fentanyl, But the Détente Has Limits
China and the United States are back at the negotiating table. Whether they can agree on much is another matter. In Bangkok,
Gas blast in Kenyan capital kills three and injures nearly 300
A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300. A lorry carrying
Japan economy likely returned to growth in Q4, but remains fragile
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy likely swung back to growth in the October-December period, helped by a slight pickup
Terrorist threat is high in Africa conflict zones and Afghanistan, and rose in Europe
The terrorist threat from al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and their affiliates remains high in conflict zones in Africa and in Afghanistan
Hostages freed after being held for nine hours at P&G plant in Turkey
Seven workers seized at a Proctor & Gamble (P&G) plant outside the Turkish city of Istanbul were rescued after a nine-hour ordeal,
Russia ignores Ukraine’s appeal to return bodies of POWs Moscow says are killed in Il-76 crash
After Russia said Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in the recent Il-76 plane crash, Ukraine appealed to return the allegedly killed
Beijing warns Kyiv over designating Chinese firms as ‘sponsors of war’
China has told Ukraine that their bilateral relations could be damaged after Kyiv designated more than a dozen Chinese companies as “international
Old-Time Modernity: Cycladic Art at the Met
New York City has added another jewel to its glittering cultural crown, and it takes up little more than one medium-size wall
Gaza economic recovery to take decades: UN
A United Nations agency is predicting that economic recovery in Gaza will take decades after suffering “an unprecedented scale of death and
Paris Police Investigating $1.6 Million Wine Theft From Famed Restaurant
More than 80 bottles of rare wine disappeared from the cellar of La Tour d’Argent, a renowned restaurant in Paris, according to
EU clinches deal on Ukraine aid despite ‘Orbán fatigue’
The European Union managed to put on a united front on Thursday as all 27 member states agreed €50 billion ($54 billion)
Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Thursday urged Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting
U.N. Officials Say Defunding UNRWA Will Worsen Crisis in Gaza: Latest News
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by Palestinian Americans who sought to force the White House to withdraw support for
EU leaders’ frustration with Hungary on display at showdown summit
(L-R) President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron, General
Security Screeners in Germany Go on Strike, Grounding Flights
Security screeners began a one-day walkout on Thursday at 11 of Germany’s busiest airports, bringing departures to a virtual standstill, scuttling travel
Job Sikhala, the man determined to wrestle Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’
Chants of “Wiwa, Wiwa, Wiwa” – a reference to Ken Saro-Wiwa, the renowned writer and environmentalist executed by Nigeria’s military regime in
Area florist shutting its doors after six decades in south suburbs
Jan. 31—After 64 years in business, a Dayton-area florist plans to shut its doors today or Thursday. Michael Trudeau, who purchased Kettering
Ukraine and Russia complete first prisoner swap since plane crash
Russia and Ukraine say they have exchanged captured soldiers – the first swap since the crash of a Russian plane that Moscow
Cyprus-led sting operation busts illegal European immigration ring that arranged sham marriages
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus officials said Wednesday they led a Europol-organized sting operation that dismantled an international criminal ring facilitating illegal
Scotland ex-leader admits deleting COVID WhatsApp messages but insists no decisions were made on app
LONDON (AP) — A former leader of Scotland acknowledged on Wednesday that she deleted WhatsApp messages sent during the COVID-19 pandemic, but
Iran Suggests It Doesn’t Want War After U.S. Warning: Middle East Crisis Latest News
In a surprise move, an Iran-linked militia in Iraq that the Pentagon said was likely responsible for a lethal drone attack on
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Russia’s siding with Hamas will be ‘difficult to forgive’
Russia’s alliance with Iran and related ties with Hamas are “unforgivable,” said Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, in an interview with the
Thailand Court Rules Against Pita, Move Forward Party
The most popular political party in Thailand won its following last year, and the ire of the conservative establishment, by campaigning to
China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
China’s global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world’s biggest vehicle exporter last year, official data confirmed Wednesday.
French Farmer Was Spark Behind Widespread Protests
Jérôme Bayle had spent seven nights on a major French highway, leading a group of aggrieved farmers in protest, when the prime
Broadway series rolls on with ‘Come From Away’
Jan. 30—LIMA — Lima’s Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center will get a new musical on stage this Thursday night that will
2024 will test Ukraine’s endurance — CIA head
CIA Director William Burns believes 2024 will be an endurance test for Kyiv, since Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his
Zuma’s Enduring Appeal Threatens His Old Allies’ Hold on South Africa
When the African National Congress suspended former President Jacob Zuma this week, a top party official portrayed him as a traitor to