Yo-de-lay-UNESCO? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing
The UN culture body convenes from Dec 8 to 13. Read More
In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Dec 5 – Two weeks after one of Nigeria’s worst school kidnappings, parents of the more than 250 missing children are desperate for news and dismayed at what…
German parliament vote on pensions tests Merz’s authority
BERLIN, Dec 5 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to control his unruly coalition faces a test on Friday when parliament votes on a pensions bill that stirred a revolt…
Pete Hegseth keeps Trump’s favour for now despite fresh missteps
Mr Hegseth’s staying power breaks with the precedent of Mr Trump’s first term in office. Read More
US wants stability with China instead of conflict: Trade Representative Greer
Mr Greer said the US was monitoring the relationship “literally on a daily basis”. Read More
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 4 (REUTERS) – – People of Somali origin are among those arrested in an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, federal officials said on Thursday, two days after President Donald…
Bondi orders law enforcement to investigate U.S. groups over accusations of domestic terrorism
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday ordered federal law enforcement to step up investigations into the anti-fascist antifa movement and other similar “extremist groups,” and…
Cuba says island is no ‘black hole’ on drug trafficking route to US
HAVANA, Dec 4 – Top law enforcement officials in Cuba said on Thursday the island was prioritizing the fight against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean and continued to provide information…
Syria’s growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
NEW YORK, Dec 4 – Syria’s economy is growing much faster than the World Bank’s 1% estimate for 2025 as refugees flow back after the end of a 14-year civil…
Fugitive pro-Russian Moldova business magnate says he is halting projects
CHISINAU, Dec 4 – Fugitive Moldovan business magnate Ilan Shor, accused by authorities in the ex-Soviet state of buying votes and trying to destabilise it with Russian backing, said on…