Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says
NAIROBI, Jan 23 – Uganda’s military chief said on Friday that authorities had detained 2,000 opposition supporters, killed 30, and were hunting for more following a disputed presidential election in…
NATO veterans say Trump ‘crossed red line’ questioning their Afghan service
LONDON, Jan 23 – Veterans from across Europe hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that they had stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan, saying on…
Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise
KYIV/MOSCOW, Jan 23 – Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will tackle the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi starting on Friday, each side said, with…
Rights group says has confirmed over 5,000 killed during Iran protests
The group said it was still investigating another 9,787 possible fatalities. Read More
Trump’s NATO front line comments ‘deeply disappointing’, UK minister says
LONDON, Jan 23 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that NATO troops stayed off the front line in Afghanistan were “deeply disappointing”, a British minister said on Friday, noting that…
France to hold call with G7, Nordics on urgent Ukraine energy support
PARIS, Jan 23 – France will hold a call on Friday with G7 countries as well as Nordic and Baltic states to coordinate support for Ukraine’s energy grid after Russian…
Colombia halts electricity sales to Ecuador and imposes tariffs in trade, drug trafficking spat
BOGOTA/QUITO, Jan 22 – Colombia will suspend electricity sales to Ecuador and impose a 30% tariff on 20 products from its neighbor, it said on Thursday, in an escalating dispute…
Spain will not join Trump’s Board of Peace, PM says
MADRID, Jan 23 – Spain will not take part in the Board of Peace initiative launched by U.S. President Donald Trump to tackle global conflicts, saying the decision was consistent…
British man faces court for drugging, raping ex-wife over 13 years
Philip Young is one of six men facing charges of sexual offences against Young’s ex-wife. Read More
Trump gets new Cadillac ride ahead of Air Force One plane on the way
In Davos, US President Donald Trump used vehicles that appear to be modified Cadillac Escalades. Read More