Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister
AFP, Jerusalem :Facing a corruption indictment, Benjamin Netanyahu-Israel’s longest-serving prime minister-is a veteran rightwinger, former elite soldier and a close ally of US President Donald...
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Canada to no longer pay for Harry, Meghan security
AFP, Toronto :Canada will no longer pick up the security tab for protecting Prince Harry and his wife Meghan starting in March, the office of...
California at heart of battle to choose Trump’s opponent
AFP, Los Angeles :Left-leaning California has thrust itself back into the heart of the fight for the presidency in 2020, casting a potentially decisive vote...
UN chief declares women’s inequality ‘stupid’ and a global shame
Reuters, United Nations :United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called women’s inequality “stupid” and a cause for global shame on Thursday, as he pledged to press...
Nuclear arms race is threatening world: UN disarmament chief
AP, United Nations :The U.N. disarmament chief warned Wednesday that the specter of an unbridled nuclear arms race is threatening the world for the first...
Trump campaign sues NY Times for defamation over Putin
AP, New York :The campaign to reelect President Donald Trump sued The New York Times for defamation Wednesday, saying it was responsible for an essay...
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North Korea extends school breaks over virus fearsAFP, PyongyangNorth Korea has postponed the new school term to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, reports...
Putin reveals plan to use body double
AFP, Moscow :Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday revealed there was a secret plan to use a double to make public appearances for him, while...
Syrian opposition fighters retake key town from government
AP, Beirut :Turkey-backed Syrian opposition fighters on Thursday retook a strategic northwestern town in Syria that was recently captured by government forces, and cut the...
Pelosi urges Democratic unity amid Sanders` campaign surge
AP, Washington :Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday urged party unity amid Bernie Sanders’ surge in the presidential race, even as House Democrats worry about a...
Sanders calls Netanyahu ‘reactionary racist’
The Independent :Bernie Sanders has called Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “reactionary racist”, while saying he supports Israel during the latest Democratic debate.Mr Sanders,...
Turkey, Russia to hold more talks to reduce Syria tensions
AP, Ankara :Turkey’s president announced Tuesday that a Russian delegation would arrive the following day to resume talks aimed at easing tensions in northwestern Syria....