Fifteen inmates die at Ecuador prison amid fears of tuberculosis outbreak
QUITO, Dec 15 – Ecuador’s prison authority on Monday said 15 inmates at the Litoral prison in the city of Guayaquil were found dead between Thursday and Sunday. Read More
FBI foils “terror plot” targeting Los Angeles, US attorney general says
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 – The FBI has foiled a bomb plot targeting multiple targets, including immigration agents and vehicles, in Los Angeles and Orange County, Attorney General Pam Bondi said…
Nobel winner Machado suffered vertebra fracture leaving Venezuela
She had feared for her life during the perilous voyage to receive her award in Oslo. Read More
German far-right lawmaker charged with making Nazi salute
BERLIN, Dec 15 – Prosecutors in Berlin have filed charges against the far-right Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) Matthias Moosdorf for allegedly greeting another party member with the banned Nazi salute…
Germany deepens commitment to Ukraine’s defence in 10-point plan
BERLIN, Dec 15 – Germany will deepen its commitment to Ukraine’s defence through joint ventures, further market integration and possible federal investment guarantees under a 10-point plan unveiled on Monday…
Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds
KYIV, Dec 15 – Three-quarters of Ukrainians reject major concessions in any peace deal, a Kyiv pollster said on Monday, highlighting the challenge facing President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he negotiates…
Ukraine peace talks stretch into second day at start of pivotal week for Europe
BERLIN, Dec 15 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will resume talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the U.S. side said a “lot of progress”…
Flash floods kill at least 37 people in Morocco’s Safi province
RABAT, Dec 15 – At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday.…
Czech president appoints Prime Minister Babis’ government
PRAGUE, Dec 15 – New Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ government took power on Monday following an October election victory, in a shift likely to weaken the country’s support for…
Germany to offer refuge to two freed Belarus opposition leaders
BERLIN, Dec 15 – Germany will offer refuge to Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, two prominent Belarusian opposition leaders freed at the weekend after more than five years in prison,…