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UN judges: Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal
The UN's top court said on Friday in a non-binding opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories violates international law.…
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German foreign minister: Gershkovich sentence 'politically motivated'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the Russian court decision on Friday to sentence US reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16…
News
UN panel calls on Belarus to release Nobel Peace laureate from prison
FILE - Ales Bialiatski, the head of Belarusian Vyasna rights group, sits in a defendant's cage during a court session in Minsk, Belarus,…
News
Entire anti-corruption board fired for alleged Zambia corruption
Zambia's President Hakinde Hichilema has taken the extraordinary step of firing the entire board of the country's corruption-busting body,…
Politics
UN top court says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal
The UN's top court has said Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is against international law, in a landmark opinion. The…
News
Adidas 'revising' campaign for retro shoes that drew criticism from Israel
BERLIN (AP) — Adidas said Friday that it is “revising” its campaign for running shoes inspired by a design dating back to the time of the…
Business
Singapore’s SATS inks food venture with Japan’s Mitsui
SATS in Singapore, a foodservice caterer for the airline industry and airport lounges, plans to enter into a new partnership with Japan’s…
Politics
Kenya president pledges 'broad-based' cabinet amid crisis
Kenya's embattled president has announced a plan to form a new "broad-based government" following weeks of deadly anti-government protests…
Lifestyle
From Overlooked Talent to Inspiring Artist: Areil The Mermaid's Path to Success
Areil The Mermaid's journey is one of introspection and personal growth. She believes the most valuable asset one can have is oneself. For…
News
A week of indirect talks involving Sudan's warring parties wraps up in Geneva
BERLIN (AP) — A week of indirect talks involving Sudan's warring parties ended in Geneva on Friday, the U.N. secretary-general's personal…
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Strife-torn Myanmar marks 77th anniversary of the assassination of independence hero Gen. Aung San
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government held a wreath-laying ceremony in the country’s largest city Friday to mark the anniversary of…
Business
In data: Better Cotton launches fund to drive India climate resilience, equality
The sustainability cotton initiative Better Cotton is launching a new fund in partnership with impact investment firm FS Impact Finance…
Politics
South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era
South Africa parliament appears to have entered a new era - one of political maturity. The atmosphere was remarkably different from what…
Business
What do investment banks think of the Chinese Communist Party's long-overdue third plenum?
China's Communist Party has published a communique after wrapping up its four-day closed-door third plenum for its decision-making Central…
News
The bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in the attack on a mosque in Oman have been returned home
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The bodies of four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman this week have been repatriated and handed…
News
Air attack leaves 1 dead, at least 10 injured in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An explosion rumbled through the streets of central Tel Aviv early Friday morning after an apparent drone strike…
Politics
South Korea makes N Korean defector vice minister
Former North Korean diplomat Tae Yong-ho has been named the new leader of South Korea's presidential advisory council on unification. This…
Politics
Japan cuts growth forecast, prime minister warns of weak-yen pain
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government cut this year's growth forecast on Friday as consumption took a hit from rising import…
News
Israeli military checking possible drone attack after blast in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV (Reuters) -The Israeli military is checking whether an explosion in central Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday was caused by a…
News
Samsung Electronics and striking union to resume talks on Friday
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and representatives of its biggest workers' union in South Korea that has been on a strike since…
Politics
Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs
Families paying for holiday clubs this summer now face a bill of £1,045 for six weeks' care for one child – a rise of 6%. A survey of…
Politics
Paraguay in talks with Brazil to buy six Embraer combat planes
ASUNCION (Reuters) -Paraguay is negotiating with Brazil to buy six Embraer Super Tucano A-29 fighter planes for $96 million as part of its…
Business
Passive income scam falsely linked to Royal Bank of Canada
Screenshot taken July 12, 2024 from Facebook The post mimics several other passive income offers AFP has debunked. "This is a fraudulent…
News
Iraq veteran nearly lost family over PTSD
An Iraq war veteran from Kent said he would have lost everything had he not sought help for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Simon…