Thousands demonstrate across Mexico for the 130,000 missing
MEXICO City – Thousands of people have held protests across Mexico to highlight the country's many enforced disappearances and demand more action by officials...
Three dead after protests over death of taxi driver in Indonesia
JAKARTA – Three people have been killed after protesters set fire to a council building in eastern Indonesia, amid nationwide demonstrations over the death...
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says
GAZA STRIP – Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing, has been killed in an air strike in Gaza City, Israel has said.
Israel’s...
Famine in Gaza City is ‘failure of humanity’, UN chief says
GAZA STRIP – The United Nations chief has described the famine confirmed in Gaza City and its surrounding areas as a "failure of humanity".
Antonio...
UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
LONDON – The United Kingdom, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major United Nations (UN) sanctions on Iran – lifted under...
Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
BANGKOK – Thailand's prime minister has been removed by the Constitutional Court, plunging the country's politics into turmoil and dealing a blow to its...
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
The first human case of a flesh-eating parasite infestation has been confirmed in the United States, authorities say.
New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis was found...
Nigeria deports Chinese scammers
ABUJA – Nigeria has deported dozens of foreigners, including 50 Chinese nationals, in a major crackdown over the last week on one of the...
Five int’l journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital
GAZA STRIP – At least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on...
Thousands evacuate as typhoon batters Vietnam
HANOI – A powerful typhoon has battered Vietnam's coastal provinces, with strong winds and rains felling trees and tearing the roofs off houses.
Schools and...