Afghan Taliban authorities publicly execute man for murder
The man had been sentenced to “retaliatory punishment” for killing a man, the court said. Read More
Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
BISSAU, Dec 1 – Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian foreign ministry said…
Putin hails Russian capture of all of eastern Ukraine’s Pokrovsk
MOSCOW, Dec 2 – President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders told him was the full Russian capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory…
Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo
Gerson de Melo Machado struggled with severe mental health issues and dreamed of being a lion tamer. Read More
Farm in France has $135,000 worth of snails stolen
The farmer is scrambling to replace his supply in time for the upcoming Christmas season. Read More
As Trump deepens immigration crackdown, even long-held exceptions disappear
Mr Trump’s immigration actions grow more sprawling as his top advisers ramp up the pressure. Read More
St. Lucia’s Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority
CASTRIES, Dec 1 – St. Lucian Prime Minister Philip Pierre’s Labour Party (SLP) held its legislative majority on Monday, putting Pierre on course for reelection after a campaign centered on…
People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border
TINE, Chad, Dec 1 – At a transit camp here on the Chad-Sudan border, Najwa Isa Adam, 32, hands out bowls of pasta and meat to orphaned Sudanese children from…
Trump administration backs Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup lawsuits
Bayer’s Roundup is among the most widely used weedkillers in the United States. Read More
Russia says it has captured Ukrainian towns of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk
Dec 1 – Military commanders told President Vladimir Putin in comments reported on Monday that Russian forces had captured the frontline Ukrainian towns of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk and were advancing…