China, North Korea Vice Foreign Ministers Meet In Pyongyang
China's vice foreign minister was in Pyongyang on Friday for a meeting with his North Korean counterpart.
Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.
Japan Says New Year Quake Damage Could Cost $17 Billion
The cost of the damage wreaked by a huge New Year's Day earthquake that killed at least 236 people in central Japan could reach $17.6 billion, a government official said Friday.
Middle East Conflict: China Reportedly Presses Iran Over Houthis' Red Sea Attacks
The crisis in the Middle East continues to raise fears worldwide as the Israel-Hamas war enters its 112th day. Israel has signaled that Iran is now a "legitimate target," and Beijing reportedly asked Iran to tell Houthis "to show restraint" amid China's fears its trade will be affected by the Yemeni rebel militia's continuing Red Sea rampage.
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Machu Picchu Protesters Block Tourist Train Tracks
Visitors to Peru's iconic Machu Picchu site had their trip briefly interrupted Thursday by protesters angry with the government for privatizing ticket sales at the Inca citadel.
Yellen Touts Biden Economic Wins As 2024 Campaign Ramps Up
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday lauded the economic gains made under President Joe Biden, as the Democrat leader's reelection campaign revs up -- and his team seeks to show he has done more for the country than Donald Trump.
Catholic Cardinal Accused Of Sexual Assault In Canada
Cardinal Gerald Lacroix has been accused in Canada of sexually assaulting a female teenager, as part of a class action lawsuit against the archdiocese of Quebec, court documents showed Thursday.
Global Insurance Shake-Up: 75% Set For Digital Overhaul By 2025, London Brokers Lead
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Washington, Baghdad To Discuss Future Of Foreign Troops In Iraq
The United States and Iraq said Thursday they will begin discussions on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting the talks to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
Trump Back In NY Court After New Hampshire Win
Donald Trump could testify Thursday in a defamation court case, his first appearance since winning New Hampshire's primary and drawing closer to a seemingly inevitable election rematch with President Joe Biden.
Long-lost Klimt Painting Resurfaced In Austria
A late painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has resurfaced in a private collection and will be sold in April, Viennese auction house Kinsky said Thursday.
Is South Korea's Political Climate In Peril? Lawmaker's Assault Raises Alarms
The shocking attack on South Korean lawmaker Bae Hyunjin, struck in the head with a rock-like object, prompts concerns over escalating political violence.
Europe Court Says UK Has 'Clear Obligation' On Rwanda Rulings
The top judge on the European Court of Human Rights said Thursday that the United Kingdom had a legal obligation to implement any rulings the court issues blocking deportations of migrants to Rwanda.
Pioneering MP Hails Disability Reform In Spain
Addressing Valencia's regional parliament, Mar Galceran's confidence is striking: she is Spain's first lawmaker with Down syndrome and one of just a few elected across Europe.
US Growth Picks Up In 2023 On Jobs And Consumer Spending
US economic growth was stronger than expected in the final months of 2023, government data showed Thursday, offering a boost to President Joe Biden as he starts his reelection campaign.
Austrian Court Approves Transfer Of Incest Rapist Fritzl
An Austrian court on Thursday approved the transfer of Josef Fritzl -- an incest rapist who fathered seven children with his daughter he locked in a cellar for over 24 years -- from a special security unit to a regular jail.
Spain Judge Proposes Rubiales Go On Trial For World Cup Kiss
A Spanish judge on Thursday proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
Deadly Fighting Grinds On In Gaza's Khan Yunis
Israel stepped up its assault in the Gazan city of Khan Yunis on Thursday, with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas saying dozens were killed in heavy bombardment and urban combat.
India Rolls Out Red Carpet For Macron As France Eyes Trade Deals
President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet welcome and an elephant honour guard on Thursday as he started a two-day visit to India, with France eyeing lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy.
Fuming French Farmers Pile Pressure On Paris
France's government scrambled on Thursday to come up with answers to farmers blocking motorways and demonstrating at public buildings across the country, after a fuel tax rise detonated long-standing resentments.
Big Deal Or Small Beer? Saudi Debates First Store For Booze
The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval?
Japan Craft Made Successful Pin-point Moon Landing, Space Agency Says
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.
French Court To Rule On Controversial Immigration Bill
France's highest constitutional authority will on Thursday issue a keenly-awaited verdict on whether an immigration bill adopted under pressure from the far-right is in line with its basic law.
Statue Toppled As Australians Reckon With Bloody Past
Statues of British colonial figures Captain James Cook and Queen Victoria were damaged in Melbourne on Thursday, as annual Australia Day celebrations were again marked by division and protest.
Fighting Focuses On Gaza's Khan Yunis After Deadly Shelling Hits UN Shelter
Israeli air strikes and ground operations were focused Thursday on the Gazan city of Khan Yunis, where the UN said nine people were killed by tank shelling at one of its shelters the day before.
'We Don't Hit Women': How Yakuza Differs From GTA
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Blinken Sees Growing Partner In Angola On Africa Democracy Tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.
Defendant Convicted In Japan Arson Trial, Sentencing Later: Media
A Japanese court found guilty on Thursday the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, with sentencing expected later in the day, local media reported.
Indonesian Women Hope Election Breaks Them Into Boys' Club
Indonesia's election lineup next month will be dominated by men, but a number of women are trying to break into a political scene long overshadowed by patriarchal elites.
Aid Groups Say Stop Sending Arms To Israel, Palestinian Groups
International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.
IVF Breakthrough Could Revive Nearly Extinct Rhino Species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin.
Ruling In Israel Gaza Genocide Case On Friday: Court
The UN's top court said it would hand down its landmark ruling on Friday in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a verdict likely to be watched closely around the world.
Polish Farmers Protest Against 'Uncontrolled' Ukraine Imports
Polish farmers on Wednesday put up nationwide road blockades to protest against Ukrainian farm imports which they said were undermining their revenues.
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