Long-delayed Trial Of Migrant Rescuers Resumes In Greece
The suspects are also being probed for human trafficking, money laundering, fraud and the unlawful use of radio frequencies.
G7 Seeks Two Price Caps For Russian Oil Products
The coalition - which consists of Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, plus the 27-nation European Union - introduced a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian crude from Dec. 5, on top of the EU embargo on imports of Russian crude by sea.
Ghana Requests G20 Common Framework Debt Restructuring -source
The request came as part of a virtual presentation by Ghana's finance ministry hosted under the auspices of the group of creditor nations known as the Paris Club, the source added.
Amid Ukraine War, Putin's Top Brass Promise A Stronger Military
Since Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, the once mighty army of a former superpower has been repeatedly outwitted and outmaneuvered by the smaller Ukrainian army.
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Pardoned Ivorian Soldiers Arrive Home After Six Months In Malian Captivity
Their return signals the apparent resolution of a diplomatic standoff between the West African neighbours that also worsened Mali's already tense relations with regional powers.
After Peace Deal, Orthodox Ethiopians Keep A Christmas Of Hope
In recent years, the crowds were much sparser in the Amhara town, one of Ethiopia's holiest and most storied places.
Christmas In A Bomb Shelter For Orthodox Ukrainians
For the first nine months of the war, the town's Orthodox Christians worshipped in a white-brick church with golden domes, even though the building had no underground shelter.
Russian Mercenary Boss Says He Wants Ukraine's Bakhmut For Its 'Underground Cities'
Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group which is fighting in the battle of Bakhmut, set out in detail on Saturday why he thought its capture would be significant.
More Arrests Over Murder Of Kenya LGBTQ Activist
Rights campaigners at home and abroad have condemned Chiloba's violent death in the Rift Valley of western Kenya and issued calls for heightened efforts to protect members of the LGBTQ community worldwide.
Benin Elects Lawmakers, With Opposition Allowed To Stand
Sunday's election is a key test for the West African nation, where Talon's supporters say he has ushered in political and economic development, while critics argue his mandate has eroded democracy.
Biden Visits US-Mexico Border As Immigration Issue Heats Up
Accompanied by Border Patrol agents, Biden toured a section of the wall that divides the two countries, a signature priority of his Republican predecessor Donald Trump, in an effort to demonstrate that he was taking the issue seriously.
39 Killed In Senegal Bus Disaster
Images of the incident showed the completely mangled front end of a white bus, with blood-flecked seats, personal items and a shoe strewn around the tree-lined crash site.
Gunmen Kidnap 32 People From Southern Nigeria Train Station
The attack is the latest example of the growing insecurity that has spread to nearly every corner of Africa's most populous country.
Bolsonaro Backers Ransack Brazil Presidential Palace, Congress, Supreme Court
The sight of thousands of yellow-and-green clad protesters running riot in the capital capped months of tension following the Oct. 30 presidential vote.
Oil Nudges Higher After China Opens Borders, Lifts Fuel Demand Outlook
Hopes for less-aggressive U.S. interest rate rises are buoying financial markets and depressing the dollar.
World Food Prices Hit Record High In 2022
The index had already gained 28% in 2021 from the previous year as the world economy recovered from the impact of the pandemic.
EU Top Diplomat, In Morocco, Vows 'Zero Tolerance' For Graft
Borrell's visit comes weeks after Belgian police raided several addresses used by European lawmakers and other officials, finding 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) in cash, discoveries Belgian media have linked to Qatar and Morocco.
Ukraine Dismisses Putin's Christmas Ceasefire As 'Hypocrisy'
Putin's directive to his troops was announced days after Moscow suffered its deadliest reported loss of the invasion, and as Ukraine's supporters pledged to send armoured vehicles and a second Patriot air defence battery to aid Kyiv.
M23 Rebels' Vow To Retreat At Odds With Hazy Reality In DR Congo
A Tutsi-led group, the M23 has conquered swaths of territory in North Kivu province in recent months and advanced towards its capital Goma.
Biden Tells Illegal Migrants To Keep Out -- But Opens Door To Others
Under his new plan, Biden said a controversial rule called Title 42 would be expanded to allow border guards to immediately turn away more would-be migrants if they arrive by land.
Germany And U.S. Agree To Send Combat Vehicles To Ukraine
In a joint statement after a call between President Joe Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the United States said it would provide Ukraine with Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles while Germany would provide Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
'No Future': Eritrean Seeking UK Asylum Fears Deportation To Rwanda
The Eritrean woman travelled through several countries before crossing from France to the UK in a flimsy boat, hoping to find safety.
Crypto Firms Off To Rocky Start In 2023 With Outflows, Layoffs And A Lawsuit
The crypto industry's woes continued on Thursday as plunging deposits, layoffs and a lawsuit added to the tumult of 2022, which was dominated by sinking prices and high-profile bankruptcies.
US Securities Regulator Probes FTX Investors' Due Diligence -sources
The SEC has so far brought charges against three of FTX's top executives, accusing them defrauding investors in the crypto trading platform that has since filed for bankruptcy.
Congolese Artist Paints Politicians' Portraits In Plastic
There is no public waste collection in the area, and the trash that ends up in Lake Kivu often causes breakdowns in the hydroelectric plant, leading to power cuts.
China Insists Covid Data 'Transparent' After WHO Criticism
There is mounting international concern over China's steep rise in Covid infections since Beijing abruptly lifted years of hardline restrictions last month, with hospitals and crematoriums quickly overwhelmed.
South Africa Condemns Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir's Visit To Temple Mount In Jerusalem
The site is a holy place for both Jews and Muslims and has been a frequent source of tension between Israelis and Palestinians.
Ethiopia Sets Out On Long Road To Peace After Two Years Of War
The two-year-long war has caused a dire humanitarian crisis, killing tens of thousands, leaving millions in severe need of food and threatening the stability of Africa's second-most populous country.
Borrell Visit To Morocco Clouded By EU Graft Scandal
As "there is no proof" of wrongdoing at this stage, it is right the trip by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Thursday and Friday should go ahead, a spokesman for Borrell said.
Putin Deploys New Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles To Atlantic
In a video conference with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Igor Krokhmal, commander of the frigate named "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov", Putin said the ship was armed with Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic weapons.
China Stats 'Under-represent' True Impact Of Covid Outbreak: WHO
There is growing concern over China's steep rise in Covid infections since Beijing last month abruptly lifted years of hardline restrictions, with hospitals and crematoriums quickly overwhelmed.
Macron Promises 'First Western Tanks' For Ukraine
The move to supply the French-made AMX-10 RC to Ukraine -- a light tank model in service since the 1980s that is being phased out in the French military -- represents a significant shift in French military support for Ukraine.
Ukraine Says Russia Plans New Mobilisation To 'Turn Tide Of War'
Kyiv has been saying for weeks that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to order another mass conscription drive and shut his borders to prevent men from escaping the draft.
Oil Prices Rebound After Opening The Year With Steep Losses
Brent crude futures gained 59 cents to $78.43 a barrel at 0136 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 69 cents to $73.53 a barrel.
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