Iraq jails police for failing to halt torching of Swedish embassy after Koran burning
September 13, 2023 10:26 PM An Iraqi court sentenced 18 police officers to prison after they were found guilty of failing to prevent protesters from setting fire to the Swedish…
Congo presidential candidate gets seven years in jail for insulting president
September 13, 2023 10:23 PM A high court in Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced presidential candidate Jean-Marc Kabund to seven years in prison on 12 charges including spreading false…
Turkey mine collapse kills 1, injures 6 – ministry
September 13, 2023 10:12 PM A partial collapse at a coal mine in northern Turkey killed one and injured six workers on Wednesday, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in a…
Germany suspends voluntary deal to take in refugees from Italy
September 13, 2023 10:05 PM The German government has suspended an agreement with Italy to voluntarily take in refugees because Rome is not honouring its obligations under the European Union’s…
‘World’s loneliest lion’ begins new life in South Africa after five years of isolation
September 13, 2023 9:51 PM It was left behind in an abandoned zoo in Armenia. Read More
Slovakia’s president sues leading party’s chief before election
September 13, 2023 9:49 PM President Zuzana Caputova has sued the head of Slovakia’s leading political party for spreading lies about her, the presidential office said on Wednesday, weeks before…
Polish visa row heats up as opposition claims govt knew of irregularities
September 13, 2023 9:29 PM Irregularities in Poland’s system for granting work visas to foreigners were known across government, opposition lawmakers said on Wednesday, amid a deepening scandal about the…
In pictures: President Halimah Yacob bids goodbye at the Istana on last day of her term
Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob shook hands and posed for photos at a farewell reception at the Istana. Read More
Greek prosecutor orders investigation into deadly floods
September 13, 2023 9:00 PM A Greek prosecutor has ordered a probe into the causes and handling of floods triggered by a storm that killed at least 15 people, swamped…
Singapore takes long-term view in cooperation with China: Chan Chun Sing
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