Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge

1 year ago

BELGRADE, January 20 — The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last...

Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages, Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners

1 year ago

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free...

Myanmar junta air strike kills 28, ethnic group says

1 year ago

This handout photo taken and released on January 9, 2025 by the Arakan Army (AA) ethnic minority armed group shows a man standing near a burning house at the site...

Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

1 year ago

Washington DC, January 20 — On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day...

FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

1 year ago

Guwahati (India), January 19 — A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Assam's Guwahati for his ‘Indian state’ remark. The FIR against Rahul...

60 killed in Colombia guerilla violence

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Colombian army soldiers stand guard next to displaced people from recent clashes between armed groups arriving in the municipality of Tibu, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on Jan 18, 2025....

Gaza ceasefire begins after nearly 3-hour delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday

1 year ago

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday....

Trump says he wants to visit China after taking office: WSJ report

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WASHINGTON, January 18 — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to travel to China after he takes office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire delayed after PM demands hostage list

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JERUSALEM, January 19 — A long-awaited ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was delayed Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the last minute that it would not take effect...

Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

1 year ago

Washington DC, January 19 — Thousands of mostly female demonstrators took to the streets of Washington DC on Saturday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump two days ahead of his...

China’s population falls for a third straight year

1 year ago

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation,...

Former Pak PM Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison

1 year ago

Islamabad, January 17 — Former premier Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi on Friday were convicted in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case with the PTI founder being sentenced to...

Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed

1 year ago

BBC News, January 17 — The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a "deal to release the hostages" has been agreed. Netanyahu had delayed a cabinet vote...

Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support

1 year ago

Kyiv, January 16 — Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv to sign what Downing Street is calling a "landmark 100-year partnership" with Ukraine. The pact would formalise economic...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal up for cabinet vote; 40 killed in Gaza

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Gaza, January 16 — Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating after mediators confirmed a ceasefire deal has been reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of war. The...